Naked Among Thistled

Created as part of our ‘Speak Out’ project, Naked Among Thistles is a moving anthology that speaks honestly about issues which are too often hidden in stigma and silence.

This book is about the relationship between LGBT+ identities (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other related gender identities and sexual orientations) and mental wellbeing. It’s also about explorations of identities and communities, labels and refusals, rebellions and happiness, love and loneliness.

Whether you are a professional looking to better understand the mental health inequalities LGBT+ people face, a friend who would like to learn how to be more supportive, an LGBT+ person looking for solidarity, or just someone who appreciates the diversity of people’s stories—this book is for you.

We wanted to collect together the stories in this book so that those who have different life experiences can gain an insight into what it might feel like to have a marginalised identity, and how this can interact with mental wellbeing. We also wanted to capture the triumphs and struggles and moments of beauty that go with this as a piece of art and a historical artefact.

You can also access the book at the following places: Google Books | Google Play | Amazon

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