Accept...Except...

**Some of the content of this episode deals with suicidal ideations and self injury.  If you or anyone you now is need of support in that area, please contact the suicide and crisis lifeline**

Today we meet Nicole.  Nicole is a  Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and currently works as a psychotherapist.  For a little over a decade, Nicole has had experience in counseling a wide variety of people including members of the LGTBQ+ community.  Nicole has also provided counseling to college students, patients with HIV, and people who live with substance abuse.  Nicole also works with members of the BIPOC community and other groups that might be considered to be marginalized.

Nicole identifies as a member of the LGTBQ+ community and is a former member of the ICOC.  Nicole explains to us what her experience was a like as a person who identifies as gay and as a member of the church.   

Nicole believes that in speaking, the voices of other members of the queer/LGTBQ+ collective can be heard and seen as well. 

Nicole can be found on instagram @strength_in_truth_lgtbq

If you would like more information or support regarding the LGTBQ+ community, check out the following links:
Gaychurch
The Reformation Project
The Trevor Project
Translifeline