Noor is a licensed therapist & certified transformational coach, specializing in parts-based work, drawing on Inner Relationship Focusing (Focusing), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Inner Bonding. He'll be guiding us through an inner journey with our "gay part" — offering a brief introduction to this framework, guiding an inner journey, and opening the space for personal reflection and group sharing. Please bring a journal or notebook, and come ready to meet your gay self across the landscape of your history! This can be a genuinely healing and connecting experience. Noor will be offering this in both meetings next week — so, if you plan to attend both, know that each visit may open different doors or invite you deeper. Who is joining?

In July 2021, I was detained by police officers for practising homosexuality. I believed my future had ended and that my parents would be left with only shame. The officers offered to release me in exchange for a bribe. I had no money. No hope. My only possession was my phone, I handed it over. Under my country's law, Section ***, homosexuality carries a penalty of death or up to 30 years imprisonment. I could not risk either outcome. I consider myself fortunate that it was police officers and not religious vigilantes who detained me. The latter have been known to use lethal violence that I can not imagine to myself. This transaction — exchanging personal property for safety — is a common survival strategy for gay men in my community, but not everyone is lucky enough, I was lucky enough. I did take down my profile picture and alter my name for safety.

As part of our expert invitation series — where members with relevant backgrounds can step up to offer something meaningful to the group — we're grateful to welcome Noor this upcoming week (Monday 6pm and Wednesday 11am PDT). Noor is a licensed therapist & certified transformational coach, specializing in parts-based work, drawing on Inner Relationship Focusing (Focusing), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Inner Bonding. He'll be guiding us through an inner journey with our "gay part" — offering a brief introduction to this framework, guiding an inner journey, and opening the space for personal reflection and group sharing. Please bring a journal or notebook, and come ready to meet your gay self across the landscape of your history! This can be a genuinely healing and connecting experience. Noor will be offering this in both meetings next week — so, if you plan to attend both, know that each visit may open different doors or invite you deeper.

Was so lovely to meet you in person, @Homar Maximiliano Hope to meet you all in person one day!

Hot Seat Call: 3 members get 20min each to share their matter and get some feedback from the group... If you want a 20min Hot Seat, comment below with your matter and reserve your spot. Talk to you guys soon! ☺️