IPV/A related Posts
Compelling. Instructive. Engaging. Insightful. Powerful These words describe my recent appearance on the podcast, 40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk., another stop on my ongoing Nothing Can Tear Us Apart—SHATTERED! book tour. 40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk. is hosted by Rick Clemons, the celebrated certified life coach and TEDx speaker. Mr. Clemons has helped thousands of people in over 50 countries across [...]
I’ve made it my ongoing–and fervent–mission to shine a bright light on a certain insidious, demoralizing, and horrific behavior that continues to plague the LGBTQ+ Community—Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A. This is Part 16 of an ongoing series that addresses this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse. Within the LGBTQ+ community, Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) [...]
I’ve made it my ongoing–and fervent–mission to continue to shine a bright light on a certain insidious, demoralizing, and horrific behavior that continues to plague the LGBTQ Community—Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A. This is Part 11 of the ongoing series that will address this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse. October Is Purple Month! You might ask, [...]
I’ve made it my ongoing–and fervent–mission to continue to shine a bright light on a certain insidious, demoralizing, and horrific behavior that continues to plague the LGBTQ Community—Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A. This is Part 14 of my ongoing series that will address this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse. As I’ve pointed out many times before, one of the most pervasive and entrenched [...]
I’ve made it my ongoing–and fervent–mission to continue to shine a bright light on a certain demoralizing, insidious and horrific cycle of behavior that continues to be a growing concern within the LGBTQ Community. This dysfunctional and potentially life-threatening syndrome is Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A), which is domestic violence and abuse within the LGBTQ community. Often, Sexual Assault [...]
Breaking News! I was honored and privileged to be the special guest on the uber-popular Nicholas Snow Show on the celebrated, well-respected PromoHomo.TV! The theme of the nearly hourlong program was the top priorities I focus on in my world--and why. I discussed my journey as an artist and media professional; how my childhood presented both obstacles [...]
I’ve made it my ongoing–and fervent–mission to continue to shine a bright light on a certain insidious, demoralizing, and horrific behavior that continues to plague the LGBTQ Community—Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A. This is Part 13 of my ongoing series that will address this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse. We’re nearly at the end of [...]
I’ve made it my ongoing–and fervent–mission to continue to shine a bright light on a certain insidious, demoralizing, and horrific behavior that continues to plague the LGBTQ Community—Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A. This is Part 12 of my ongoing series that will address this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse. A landmark, pivotal study pulls back [...]
I’ve made it my ongoing–and fervent–mission to continue to shine a bright light on a certain insidious, demoralizing, and horrific behavior that continues to plague the LGBTQ Community—Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A. This is Part 11 of my ongoing series that will address this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse. October is Purple Month! [...]
Special Announcement! The Gay Male Rights Project, Inc. has chosen me to participate in the new Op-Ed Program for its influential and well-respected online platform, The Gay Male Journal. The subject of my first entry is Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A), which is domestic violence and abuse within the LGBTQ Community. Largely due to stigma, IPV/A tends [...]
There is a “pandemic within a pandemic.” What this means is that COVID-19 has dramatically exacerbated incidences of both domestic violence and abuse (DVA) and Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A). We know that DVA involves heterosexual couples. But exactly what is Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A? This term describes the physical, sexual, emotional and/or [...]
Breaking News! I’ve just been appointed to the National Trauma Education and Policy Board, as LGBTQ Community Chair. This is a true privilege and honor. A critical part of the National Trauma Education and Policy Board’s mission is to increase awareness and to educate the public about the impact and consequences of all forms of trauma. The board also helps craft and recommend appropriate policy initiatives to assist [...]
