Tamarah Gehlen
Confused and Outcast: The bias against Bi-Sexuality
As a therapist, and as I parent, I have had “the” talk more times than I can count. Not being particularly shy, this has never been an issue for me. I want people to be more informed than I was growing up. We were handed a poorly done cartoon book about sex and told, “It’s…
GLBT Youth and Substance Abuse: Seeking Intersection of Support
The taboo regarding substance abuse and addiction are lessening thanks to the media and shows like Addicted, Intervention, and even Dr. Drew’s Celebrity Rehab; bringing the reality of this disease mainstream. This has been a conversation starter for people, and has opened society’s eyes to the many faces of addiction. While many gains are being…
