Valentine’s Day Isn’t for Everyone — And That’s Okay

About this episode

This episode discusses the complexities of Valentine's Day for those who feel marginalized by traditional love narratives, particularly in the context of LGBTQ+ experiences.

Valentine’s Day can be beautiful for some — and deeply complicated for others. In this episode, we make space for those who feel unseen, pressured, or left out by traditional narratives of love. We explore why romantic love is often treated as the ultimate measure of worth, how that harms LGBTQ+ people and their families, and what it means to reclaim a broader, more honest definition of love. This is an invitation to opt out of shame, redefine belonging, and remember that your life, you...

People in this episode

Hosts: Susan Cottrell, Rob Cottrell

Topics covered

• Valentine's Day
• love
• LGBTQ+ issues
• belonging
• shame
• redefining love

Keywords

• Valentine's Day
• love
• LGBTQ+
• belonging
• shame
• redefining love

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LGBTQ+

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