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Sexuality and gender identity

Understanding who you are is a personal journey, and you don’t have to figure it all out at once. This space offers support, information, and reassurance—wherever you are on your journey.

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Questioning your sexuality or gender identity?

Exploring your sexuality and your gender identity can be an exciting part of growing up.

But being part of the LGBTQ+ community can come with challenges. You might worry people close to you won’t accept you, or feel pressure to hide this part of you from the world.

No matter what anyone says, you are valid.

Different variations of sexuality and gender have existed since the beginning of time. They’re a normal part of what it means to be human!

There’s no rush for you to figure everything out right away, or pick any specific label. Many people describe themselves as “Queer”, so they can be who they are love who they love, without having to explain.

It’s normal to feel lonely. But there’s a whole community of diverse, wonderful people out there who will love and accept you – just as you are.

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