Are the LGBTQIA+ Communities able to Maintain their Identity within Twelve-Step Programs: A Brief Narrative
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Affirming one’s self-identity can be powerful and empowering. So, when an individual seeking help with their addiction is questioning their gender identification or sexual orientation, or if they are very clear about either one, they need to have a supportive encounter. The message given needs to be one of sensitivity, respect, and validation.
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