Categories Selected Articles I Found a Lump on My Collarbone—the Diagnosis Turned My Life Upside Down Post author By Post date November 15, 2025 Spread the loveMy intuition has always been so strong. There was this lingering thought I couldn’t get rid of: Bring yourself to the hospital. I had to trust my gut. Spread the love ← Gays emigrate from Russia en mass – While not an “en masse” movement, significant numbers of LGBTQ+ individuals are emigrating from Russia due to increased state-sponsored repression, violence, and the 2023 designation of “extremist” activities by the supreme court. This exodus includes both those seeking asylum and those fleeing both persecution and conscription for the war in Ukraine. The trend has led to increased arrivals in countries like Argentina, the U.S., and elsewhere, creating support networks for these new immigrants. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] Contributing factors State-sponsored repression: The Russian government has enacted laws and policies that target the LGBTQ+ community. Vio → Gays emigrate from Russia en mass – While not an “en masse” movement, significant numbers of LGBTQ+ individuals are emigrating from Russia due to increased state-sponsored repression, violence, and the 2023 designation of “extremist” activities by the supreme court. This exodus includes both those seeking asylum and those fleeing both persecution and conscription for the war in Ukraine. The trend has led to increased arrivals in countries like Argentina, the U.S., and elsewhere, creating support networks for these new immigrants. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] Contributing factors State-sponsored repression: The Russian government has enacted laws and policies that target the LGBTQ+ community. Vio