The one with the QUILTBAG

Wait what is a QUILBAG?! An acronym for “Queer/Questioning, Undecided, Intersex, Lesbian, Trans (Transgender/Transsexual), Bisexual, Asexual, Gay/Gender-queer”, used as an inclusive self-designation for minority sexual and gender identities. The team talks acronyms an the different identities that make up the wider rainbow community. While researching the different ways to define our community it was shocking to find how unclear even our media outlets were on how to report or discuss lgbtiq+ issues.  Ana talks trans phobia in the LGBTIQ+ community.   Today’s show is brought to you by the color 9, tattooed scrotum, and smell Q     *** We know that sometimes it can be hard to know who to talk to if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. If you do not have family and friends living nearby or a strong local support network it can be hard to get through difficult times on your own. Whether you are in a crisis or you just feel down and need to talk to someone, it is important to know that help is available at all hours of the day and night. There are many free mental health hotlines and mental health online support services across Victoria, which provide crisis support, information, resources, counselling and therapy to people of all ages. Where to get help: Your doctor Lifeline, call:  13 11 14 Switchboard: 1800 184 527 Kids Helpline, call:  1800 55 1800 National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call:  1800 200 526 Beyondblue –  Call: 1300 22 4636 SuicideLine – Call: 1300 651 251 The post The one with the QUILTBAG appeared first on Trans P.O.V. (Transgender Point of View).