The news that the Bishop of Grantham is gay, and in a celibate relationship, prompts Karen Pollock to ask why the Church of England puts the feelings of homophobes above those of LGBTQ+ Christians.
Author: Karen Pollock
I am a therapist offering online counselling based in Northumberland with experience of, and post graduate training in, working with gender, sexuality and relationship diverse communities. Passionate about empowering people, and promoting better mental health for all I offer online and walking therapy.
August: The Swimsuit Edition
This August the Queerness is looking at bodies, and the queer communities often difficult relationship with them
July: Dont look back in anger
As part of our July theme "Talkin 'bout my generation", Karen Pollock explores why so many of the big names of LGBTQ+ activism seem resistant to change and new ideas.
Film Review: The Duke of Burgundy
Karen Pollock explores the themes behind The Duke of Burgundy, a story of love, betrayal and how far we will go to please a love
July: Talkin ’bout my generation
This July we want to start a conversation about age, ageing, youth and the generation gap
Where do I belong?
As part of our All roads lead to...series Karen Pollock writes of their personal experiences of being told London was the place to be.
Orlando: Love doesn’t always win
In light of the events in Orlando, Karen Pollock personally responds to the ideas of blame, responsibility and how we should respond.
Look away now
Karen Pollock discusses how for many survivors of child abuse, the fact they are LGBTQ+ impacts on how they are treated, and their ability to heal.
June: All roads lead to..?
Throughout June, we want to talk about what's going on outside of London for LGBTQ+ people in the UK, and ask, do all queer roads actually lead to London?
What does an ally look like?
As the world marks IDAHOT Karen Pollock explores what being an ally actually means, in a world where so often its used as a term of abuse or derision
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