Belonging While Bisexual

In this episode, Dr. Mona speaks with clinical mental health counseling student Maria Hailey about her experience of coming out as bisexual at 50 years old. Having grown up in a racist and homophobic town in the 80s, Maria didn’t feel safe to share with others her bisexual identity, and has only recently found communities that see, embrace, and celebrate her. Tune in for a vulnerable conversation about: - The internal isolation of having to hide one’s sexual identity - The external isolation of biphobia and exclusion from both queer and straight communities - Being demonized and fetishized when bisexual - How to create connections and a richer life through identifying places where one feels safe - How allies can nurture a stronger sense of belonging for bisexual-identifying folx Learn more about the Belonging Reimagined Podcast: www.drmonanour.com/podcast Connect with Dr. Mona Nour: www.drmonanour.com