On this episode of The Luminary Room, Natalie chats with Shaquille Jones, her beloved big cousin, a queer icon, and a seasoned professional in the queer youth mental health sector in Boston, MA. Shaquille and Natalie discuss family, mental health, the importance of queer youth self-actualization, and the critical need for spaces that nurture queer youth.
Just in time for the holidays, listen to this episode to start conversations at the thanksgiving table or share it with a loved one who needs to hear it.
Queer Youth Mental Health Resources:
Boston GLASS (GLBTQ+ Adolescent Social Services)
Youth on Fire —- AIDS ActionNights Like This by Khelani
You Are Enough (Meditation) by Londrelle and Dani Fanning
Gender Queer by Queen Green