“Being LGBT is not a choice. It's not about "a sexual proclivity." It's not a "lifestyle," as you put it. It's about our identity. Pride is a time when we come together to celebrate our community and when others do, too. Just as we do for other racial, ethnic, and religious groups that are part of the "tossed salad" nature of our society.” TogetherChoicesCommunityReligiousGroupsIdentityPrideLifestyleCelebrateOur SocietyLgbtSaladOur Community Author:Steven Petrow
“To parents who find a child's disclosure about sexual or gender identity challenging, I always urge what I'd call "moderated" honesty. If you can't say "I love you," then say something like, "I'm going to need some time to digest this news." Buy time this way. And then think.” IfsThinkingWayNeedsChildrenParentChallengesLove YouHonestyIdentityNewsGenderUrgesSay I Love YouDisclosureGender Identity Author:Steven Petrow
“Cross-dressing is more of a set of actions or behaviors and not synonymous with gender identity (straight, gay, bisexual, transgender, among others).” ActionIdentityGayBehaviorCrossesGenderDressingsTransgenderBisexualGender Identity Author:Steven Petrow
“I think identity issues have their place in the workplace, less so personal behaviors.” ThinkingIssuesIdentityBehaviorWorkplacePersonal Behavior Author:Steven Petrow