Join us on Cultureful as Hakim Asadi, a Black queer therapist from Upstate New York, shares his journey of growing up queer in a religious community. He opens up about the challenges of navigating faith, family expectations, and shame, and how therapy, self-reflection, and community helped him embrace his authentic self.

This episode explores:

• Growing up queer in church and Black communities
• Overcoming internalized shame and stigma
• Finding authenticity, resilience, and self-love
• How childhood experiences shaped his career as a therapist and public speaker

If you’re interested in queer experiences, faith, identity, and mental health, this conversation is a must-listen.

Connect with Hakim:

• Website: HakimAsadi.com 
• Email: [email protected].
• Instagram: @hakimasadi_

Keywords: queer identity, LGBTQ+ mental health, Black queer therapist, faith and sexuality, overcoming shame, therapy journey, self-love, intersectional identity, queer stories

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