198: Dealing with Codependency in the LGBTQ+ Community with Miriam Geiger
Dealing with Codependency in the LGBTQ+ Community with Miriam Geiger\nThe LGBTQ community has long been underserved by the mental health care system as well as recovery supports, despite being an increasingly visible and sizable part of the general population. In part, this is due to the ongoing discrimination and prejudice that members of the LGBTQ community face on a daily basis.\xa0\nAccording to Marriage and Family therapist, Miriam Geiger, who is also part of the LGBTQ+ community, many LGBTQ people find themselves struggling with issues of codependency in their relationships due to the overlapping issues of trauma, marginalization, and lack of safe spaces to express themselves and their identity.\nIf you want to learn more about Miriam and her work around codependency and relationships, check out https://theaddictedmind.com/198\xa0and her website miriamgeiger.com.\nIn this episode, you will hear:\n\nCodependency in the LGBTQ+ community\n\nDealing with a sense of distorted self\n\nWhy the LGBTQ+ people are the most empathetic people\n\nOther common issues that the LGBTQ+ community faces\n\nThe challenges of being in such a small community\n\nThinking about the developmental process and lifespan as an LGBTQ\n\nFinding your way to recovery\n\n\nKey Quotes:\n[10:01] - \u201cThe self wants to be accepted by the community.\u201d\n[13:38] - \u201cWe need other people to love us\u2026 But the problem is that the drive is so strong, that when you layer on this other stuff, it gets a little convoluted."\n[20:25] - "The LGBTQ people are some of the most empathetic, sweetest, and loving. When you come out of hard things, it also creates all this tenderness and the ability to have empathy."\n[24:58] - \u201cJust asking \u2018what was your coming out\u2019 like can be great. It's not all about sexuality or gender, necessarily, but it's not \u2018not about it\u2019 at the same time.\u201d\n[27:07] - "Think about people in a developmental process almost, that it does affect every little part of the lifespan in its own unique way. It's very different to be an LGBTQ senior."\n[29:53] - "One thing I've learned is that people are all the same, and they're all incredibly different."\xa0\n[33:33] - "Find something that resonates and gives you some sense of hope, and also some sense of direction."\n\nSubscribe and Review\nHave you subscribed to our podcast? We\u2019d love for you to subscribe if you haven\u2019t yet.\xa0\nWe\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.\nIf you really enjoyed this episode, we\u2019ve created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at www.theaddictedmind.com to download it.\n\nSupporting Resources:\nNovusMindfulLife.com\nwww.MiriamGeiger.com\xa0\n\nEpisode Credits\nIf you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices