We are excited to announce the release of the second episode of our podcast! In this episode, we explore the impacts of generational trauma from psychological, scientific, and folkloric perspectives. We also examine modes of healing the "ghosts" of trauma to create a better future!
This episode's Piece to Ponder is a film by Science Magazine about a Hiroshima survivor who explains how 75 years of radiation research can foster peace: https://youtu.be/sUz6mAkaMLs If you are able please consider donating to our fundraiser for LGBT legal fee support:
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An LGBT couple who are very dear friends of ours are in dire need of financial support. They both come from countries where being LGBT is considered a crime, thus they have been forced to flee to live and work in Europe where there is more acceptance. Because of the situation for LGBT people in their home countries, their identities must remain anonymous or their passports may be marked and banned. To reveal their identities would also jeopardize their employment and resident status in the country in which they currently live and work.
They were happily married in Denmark, where civil and same-sex marriage is legally recognized. However, when they returned to the European country in which they had been living and working for years, which is also within the European Union, they found that their marriage was not recognized. Although one of them has a residency permit in this country, the other has been unable to obtain this status without the legal recognition of their marriage. This has led to a court case for the legal recognition of their marriage so that they can both stay and live together in the same country. This case will have to continue on to the supreme court as this is the first case of this nature in this country. They have already spent their life savings to cover the €3,500 ($4,084) in legal fees for the early stages of the case. In order for the case to advance they need to raise an additional €4,000 ($4,667). As this is the first case of this nature in this country, this could set a precedent for future cases, making this extremely important for future LGBT couples seeking legal recognition in this country. Beyond the importance of the case itself, the individuals involved contribute immensely to immigrant, minority, and LGBT communities through their work. Furthermore, returning to their home countries is not a safe option for either of them due to their work in the LGBT community, which has led to harassment and death threats. Please consider donating whatever you can using the Plumfund box at the top of the post to support these remarkable people to simply be allowed the right to live safely together. If you have any questions about them or their situation please contact us and we can forward messages on to them. Please understand the importance of protecting their identities considering the dynamics of this delicate situation. Thank you for your consideration and for whatever you can offer in support! |
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