Childhood experiences of LGBTQ+ stigma can harm romantic relationships decades later – psychologists explain how to reconnect with yourself and your partner
By Melissa Gates, Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Christina Balderrama-Durbin, Associate Professor of Psychology, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Guilt and shame from being rejected, discriminated against or bullied as a child can carry into adulthood. But making meaning from these experiences can help with healing.
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Monday, June 22, 2026