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LGBTQ+

Gay, bisexual, trans and queer men and nonbinary people belong here. Sometimes identity is central to what happened. Sometimes it is not. Both deserve respect.

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Coming out to a partner

When you realise something about your identity while in a relationship.

1 minute readRelationships
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Men Don't Have to Disappear

Male survivor education and support initiative.

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Abuse in same sex relationships

It happens, and it can have extra layers.

1 minute readDomestic violence
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Coming out when you are not sure how people will react

Thinking through who, when and how.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
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Gay and bisexual men and sexual violence

Support that understands both.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
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Trans and nonbinary people and abuse

Abuse that targets gender identity.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
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Family rejection

When people who should love you turn away.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
LibraryChecklist

Finding an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist

How to check before you start.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
LibraryExplainer

Minority stress

Why being LGBTQ+ in an unaccepting world affects mental health.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
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Being LGBTQ+ and religious

When faith and identity seem to clash.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
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Bisexual people and erasure

When others say your identity is a phase or does not exist.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
LibraryExplainer

Gender dysphoria explained

What it means and how people find relief.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
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Pronouns and names: getting it right

For friends, family and colleagues.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
LibraryExplainer

LGBTQ+ and homeless

Why LGBTQ+ young people are more likely to lose their homes.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
LibraryChecklist

Dating safely as an LGBTQ+ person

Practical steps when meeting people online.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
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Chemsex and support

When sex and drugs become linked.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
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Growing up LGBTQ+ and the effects later

How childhood experiences shape adult life.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
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LGBTQ+ older people

Ageing, isolation and finding community.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
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Being outed

When someone shares your identity without permission.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
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Workplace discrimination

When you face hostility at work for being LGBTQ+.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
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LGBTQ+ people and grief

When grief is not recognised.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
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LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers

Fleeing persecution because of who you are.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
LibraryPractical guide

Supporting an LGBTQ+ child

For parents and carers.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
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Internalised shame

When the world's messages become your own voice.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
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LGBTQ+ men and loneliness

Community can be full of people and still feel lonely.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
LibraryExplainer

Intersex people

A brief introduction.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
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Pride and protest

Why community matters for healing.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
LibraryPractical guide

Trans people and healthcare

Getting care that respects you.

1 minute readLGBTQ+
LibraryExplainer

Discrimination in housing

When you are refused because of who you are.

1 minute readHousing
LibraryPractical guide

Being homeless and LGBTQ+

Finding safe services.

1 minute readHousing