Navigate the complex spectrum, be who you are, and find happiness with an attitude of positivity. The queer community has been through a lot, hasn't it? The members of the LGBTQIA+ community saw the riots at Stonewall, they saw their happiness being questioned, and they saw their existence being denied any recognition. It's still tough to be gay in this day and age — you don't need a therapist to tell you that. A queer person goes through many different stages in their life, starting with the crisis of identity. Am I gay? Maybe I'm just bi. No, maybe it is just a phase like they all say it is. Then, they move into self-acceptance but have a fear of really coming out. What will my parents say? Will I get fired from my job for being gay? Maybe I should just keep it a secret for now. While keeping it a secret might be the easier choice at times, it's never the happiest one. But the LGBTQIA+ community are fighters. From the march from Stonewall to the shooting at Pulse, gay people continue to keep their chins up to fight for who they really are. That's called the ultimate resilience. Now, it's time to turn that fight into positivity. Affirmations are one of the best ways that queer people can really manifest a happier life. It's your turn to live the life you want and be the person you were born to be. In this inspirational guide, you will discover: - The world of positive affirmations – discover its power and how it can wash away the negativity - Powerful affirmations to become physically healthy by fighting all the pressures of body image in the gay community - The power to find love – use positive affirmations to build yourself up with happy relationships - How to take care of your mind and push aside those negative influences that are bringing you down constantly - The tools to become financially successful with a better understanding of the laws and regulations that protect you as a gay person - How to embrace your femininity, be who you really are, and embrace affirmations to live a free life - The best way to fight internalized homophobia – uncover the secrets to taking down this dark monster through positivity And much more. You still might be wondering if positive affirmations really do work or if they're just a bunch of new-age nonsense. But there is solid science behind it and concrete evidence and testimonies of its powerful effects. Using positive affirmations can truly enrich your life and help you embrace your unique identity. Be gay. Be happy. Be you. If you're ready to live the life you've always wanted, then scroll up and click the "Buy Now" button right now.

Glad Day

Written in a conversational, upbeat tone, Breaking Out is the first complete and systematic self-help book to assist gay men and lesbian women build and enhance positive gay identities.

Were David and Jonathan 'gay' lovers? This very modern question lies behind the recent explosion of studies of the David and Jonathan narrative. Interpreters differ in their assessment of whether 1 and 2 Samuel offer a positive portrayal of a homosexual relationship. Beneath the conflict of interpretations lies an ambiguous biblical text which has drawn generations of readers - from the redactors of the Hebrew text and the early translators to modern biblical scholars - to the task of resolving its possible meanings. What has not yet been fully explored is the place of David and Jonathan in the evolution of modern, Western understandings of same-sex relationships, in particular how the story of their relationship was read alongside classical narratives, such as those of Achilles and Patroclus, or Orestes and Pylades. The Love of David and Jonathan explores this context in detail to argue that the story of David and Jonathan was part of the process by which the modern idea of homosexuality itself emerged.

Diversity programmes are everywhere. But despite all the intention and focus, progress is painfully slow. Homophobia, transphobia, racism and misogyny remain stubbornly pervasive, and unfortunately, many inclusion programmes do more to create negativity toward the diversity agenda than they do to bring about measurable and lasting change. Why isn’t change happening more rapidly? What are we doing wrong? Or better yet, what should we be doing differently if we want to drive different outcomes? Although most of us are curious about diversity, and some would go so far as to call ourselves allies, very few of us are skilled in inclusion. In the absence of knowing what to do, we double down on being nice and hope that will be enough. Unfortunately, this optimistic attitude may harm as much as help. This book is for anyone who wants to dive into the complex task of supporting diversity and increasing inclusion. It’s filled with insight and practical know-how. It will help you navigate the polarised and divisive issues we face, and move beyond just talking about diversity to playing an active role in shaping an inclusive future.

New York City in the early twentieth century was a hotbed of vice and creativity, and the critic, novelist, and photographer Carl Van Vechten was at the centre of it all. The Tastemaker explores the many lives of the era's most influential cultural impresario: the critic who brought Gertrude Stein to the nation's attention; the patron of the Harlem Renaissance; the photographer who captured the age's icons; and the novelist who created some of the Jazz Age's most salacious stories. A confidant of Langston Hughes and F. Scott Fitzgerald, Van Vechten frolicked with the 1920s New York demimonde, finding himself in Harlem jazz clubs, Hell's Kitchen speakeasies, and the Greenwich Village underground gay scene. Edward White's revealing biography depicts a controversial figure who defined an age. Embodying many of the contradictions of modern America, Van Vechten was a devoted husband with a coterie of boys by his side, a supporter of difficult art who also loved lowbrow entertainment, and a promoter of the Harlem Renaissance who believed in racial difference. The first full biography of this great American original in nearly half a century, The Tastemaker encompasses its subject's private fears and longings as well as raucous parties fuelled by booze and lust. It is a remarkable portrait of a man whose brave journeys across boundaries of race, sexuality, and taste helped make America fully modern.

This book focuses on the clinical, social and psychological aspects of HIV among gay men and examines the complex factors that can contribute to HIV risk in this key population. With the target to end all HIV transmissions in the UK by 2030 in mind, Jaspal and Bayley combine elements of HIV medicine and social psychology to identify the remaining barriers to effective HIV prevention among gay men. The authors take the reader on a journey through the history of HIV, its science and epidemiology and its future, demonstrating the vital role of history, society and psychology in understanding the trajectory of the virus. Underpinned by theories from social psychology and clinical snapshots from practice, this book considers how psychological constructs, such as identity, risk and sexuality, can impinge on physical health outcomes. This refreshing and thought-provoking text is an invaluable resource for scholars, clinicians and students working in the field of HIV.