Trauma darkens people’s lives—worldwide. Much of that trauma remains hidden, especially in the developing world: unrecognized, undiagnosed, and therefore left untreated. Shame arises from a negative evaluation of the self (“I did something wrong”) whereas guilt comes from a negative evaluation of one’s behavior (“I did something wrong”). Shame is a general feeling Read more…
Shame typically comes up when you look inward with a critical eye and evaluate yourself harshly, often for things you have little control over. This negative self-evaluation often has its roots in messages you’ve received from others, especially during your childhood. When parents or teachers criticized you, rather than any poor Read more…
Trauma darkens people’s lives—worldwide. Much of that trauma remains hidden, especially in the developing world: unrecognized, undiagnosed, and therefore left untreated. These trauma-based disorders and diseases affect not only individuals, but also families, communities and even whole societies. They create an ecosystem of profoundly adverse consequences for human development, for Read more…
sexualityanddisability.org is constructed as a bunch of questions a woman with a disability might have – about her body, about the mechanics and dynamics of having sex, about the complexities of being in an intimate relationship or having children, about unvoiced fears or experiences of encountering abuse in some form.
Advice On Living The Disabled Life: We are a site dedicated to helping disabled people realize an enjoyable and fulfilling life, no matter what circumstances they may face.
here is no right or wrong way to come out. Only you can decide what’s right for you. Everyone’s process is unique and based on a number of factors, including personal comfort level, environment, and many other considerations. There are many resources, including the LGBTQIA Resource Center, that can help Read more…
Included on this page are some of the scholar-led organizations that are affiliated with the LGBTQIA Resource Center.
Many folks are interested in learning more about how to practice allyship. In particular, our campus community has expressed interest in learning more about allyship to trans, intersex and asexual communities.
This guide is meant for new allies to the transgender community. Folks who have recently found that they were transgender and/or exploring the possibility of being transgender can also find this page useful.
