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GAMMA Focused Discussions

GAMMA Focused Discussions​

GAMMA Focused Discussions are held monthly in Washington, D.C. for men who are interested in a more focused discussion on topics that they may be struggling with or would like to learn more about.

Each month in Washington, DC we hold a GAMMA Focused Discussion on a different topic.  The topics are suggested by the men who attend these meeting. Upcoming Focused Discussion topics and meeting dates and location can be found on the GAMMA Meetup site.  

We have summarized some of the topics we have discussed and the questions we have asked that men may want to explore and learn more about:

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Valentines Day or Loving Another Man

The meeting the week following Valentines Day 2016, we explored different questions on what it means to love another man.
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Successfully Navigating Online Dating

Coming out in your 40's, 50's or 60's can present some difficult challenges.  How do you navigate the new world of online dating?​  
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​New Year / New Life Resolutions​

In December we discussed the goals we wanted to achieve for our lives in the coming year and what could hold us back.

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​Surviving the Holidays

In November the discussion was around the challenges that men face during the holidays: family, children, loneliness, depression.  We discussed how to navigate these sometimes difficult events successfully.
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Telling the Kids​

The October we talked about, Telling The Kids.  This is always a difficult and challenging area in a man's journey as he discovers who he is and how he wants to be known by his family.
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Gay Stereotypes & How They Affect Us

In this meeting we explored how deep seated stereotypes about what it means to be gay or bisexual affects our lives today.  We also how to counter shame and internalized homophobia.

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​Building a Successful Life after Coming Out

So you have come out.  Now, how do you navigate the rest of your life.  We discussed strategies for building a successful life.
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Reconciling Spirituality With Our Sexual Orientation

For many men, coming to terms with our sexual orientation comes with challenges to our own or others spiritual beliefs. We focused on coming to terms with our spiritual beliefs and practices as one of the many transitions that come with realizing our sexual orientation. 
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Sexual Intimacy with a Man

Building a deep, intimate relationship with another man is often a challenge for men. We discussed how men could achieve deeper intimacy with a man and what could get in our way.

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Staying Married: The Challenges & Opportunities

This meeting was for men who have chosen to stay married, and dealt with some of the difficult issues and tough choices men wanted to explore.
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​​Gay Social Cues

A fascinating discussion on navigating the gay world and making sense of what it all means. 
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​Labeling Sexual Identity

Over decades, GAMMA men have primarily used three labels to define their sexuality: gay, heterosexual and bi-sexual. Young people today are noted for being more fluid in their sexuality. This meeting will explore these topics.
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    • Leaving - Chris
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    • Leaving Guilt and Secrecy at the Door - Bob
    • Gay, Out & Still Married - Eric
    • Men Speak About GAMMA
    • First Contacts with GAMMA
  • History
    • Cinema Follies Fire
    • First Meeting
    • GAMMA's First Year
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