SJU Senior Shares Experience of Homophobia

SJU Senior shares her experience of homophobic undertones from her peer leader on a retreat. She discusses how difficult it was for her to go on the retreat,but she took the leap. Then experienced continued questioning, furthering and clarification from her peer leader in regards to growing up Catholic and Queer.  More videos like this one on the topic of campus Attacks can be found at http://attacked.starttalkingsju.com. You can also see our prior campaigns: Belonging (http://belonging.starttalking.com ) or Mental Health (http://mentalhealth.starttalking.com).

This video was created in collaboration with the person depicted and/or represented in a story read by another. All persons reviewed and signed consent forms granting permission to share this story online. If you or anyone you know have experienced any form of assault or racism on campus please consider the following campus resources: The Bias Activity Review Group, which connects to Public Safety (https://sites.sju.edu/oid/bias/), CAPS (610-660-1090), TitleIX titleIX@sju.edu, REPP (*confidential support) 610-733-9650 (24 hr. Peer Helpline), or SJU Public Safety 610-660-1111.