This episode of Queering Community Health is about the importance of queer chosen families. Three close friends, Kelly, Maya, and Xochitl express vulnerability by describing their experience living in unsupportive households. Through the process of growing up and embracing queer identities, these friends were able to redefine their concept of family. Machismo = "Machismo is a socially constructed, learned, and reinforced set of behaviors comprising the content of male gender roles in Latino society" (De La Cancela, 1986, p. 291). In simple terms, machismo is a form of masculine ideology within Latino communities. - Marilyn Valenciano  "Y el novio"= and the boyfriend?  "Mujer"= woman INDIGENOUS RESOURCES: Land Acknowledgements are not just a statement, it is work: tune in to Call her Aunty Podcast episode 77, "What's in a Land Acknowledgement?" and "Moving beyond Acknowledgements" by Student Affairs NOW  Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine, Minnesota Native News  (spotify, apple, radio public, RSS) Native Minnesota with Rebecca Crooks-Stratton (Soundcloud, Spotify) Listen to "Indigequeer" by All My Relations Podcast and check out their other episodes! "To be Black, Indigenous, and Queer" by Tu-un Dali and check out their other episodes! Text your address to 907-312-5085 to find out which Indigenous lands you're living on or visiting or visit https://native-land.ca  HEALTH RESOURCES FOR LGBTQ FOLKS: Clinic 555: confidential, low-cost health services for adults and teens. 651-266-1255. www.Clinic555.org  Face to Face Health & Counseling: health services for youth 11-24 years old.  651-772-5555. www.Face2face.org  Family Tree Clinic: affordable and respectful sexual health care and education for LGBTQ individuals. 612-473-0800. www.familytreeclinic.org  Rainbow Health: A healthy sex life includes knowing the basics about HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Also mental health services for LGBTQ folks. (800) 248-2437. www.rainbowhealth.org Latitudes: facility designed to meet the specific substance abuse and mental health needs of the LGBTQ community. 612-454-2016 RECLAIM: Mental Health support for queer and trans youth. 612-235-6743. www.reclaim.care  CRISIS RESOURCES: Trans Lifeline: For any trans person in crisis of any kind, the Trans Lifeline runs a national hotline staffed by trans people for trans people. 877- 565- 8860. www.translifeline.org  The Trevor Project: National crisis line and counseling for LGBTQ youth. 24 hour crisis hotline: 866-488-7386. Text "Trevor" to 202-304-1200 or chat online. www.thetrevorproject.org HOUSING Safe Zone: Serves low income youth facing homelessness, lack of preventative healthcare and other challenges. 651-224-9644 Avenues for Youth-GLBT Host Home Program: provides emergency shelter, short-term housing and supportive services in a safe and nurturing environment. 612-968-1672 EDUCATION Out for Equity: A Saint Paul School District program that strives to maintain a safe and welcoming school environment. 651-603-4972 FAMILY SUPPORT PFLAG Twin Cities: parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ+ support in the Metro Areas 612-825-1660

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