With that belief we began therapy. One with a lot to lose apologized to one who had lost everything. An explanation was given, secrets were revealed, and the healing started. It's impossible to know how much violence is done within the disability services system to women with disabilities because they are lesbian or bisexual. We also don't know how much damage has been done to women staff who are lesbian or bisexual.
Staff often leave or impose a cloak of silence upon themselves.
What we do know is that it's possible to move past fear and hatred to a place of respect and affirmation. We do know it's possible to end the violence of bigotry. Contributed by Dave Hingsburger, Consultant, York Behaviour Management Services Sexuality Clinic, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer and educator.