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🌈 Pride Month 2024 Forum Discussion Masterpost
by tommy
Last post
 Monday
...See more  Happy Pride everyone! I hope you are enjoying the month so far and are taking advantage of the different opportunities available to you across 7 Cups to celebrate. Please click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/lgbtq/General_2455/PrideMonthCelebrationLetsComeTogether_330299/] for a thread outlining how we are celebrating Pride for 2024! We wanted to compile together all of the different forum posts, discussions and icebreakers/games into one place so you do not miss out on anything.  This is an inclusive celebration and many (if not all) of the discussions/threads are suited to everyone, not just those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Please let me know if you have posted a thread which you'd like adding to this list and thank you to everyone for making this celebration so wonderful!  🏳️‍🌈 Say hi and introduce yourself here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/lgbtq/General_2455/LGBTQAwarenessPrideMonthSayHiandIntroduceYourself_330296/] 🏳️‍🌈 Share your coming out story and offer support [https://www.7cups.com/forum/lgbtq/General_2455/ShareYourComingOutStoryOfferSupport_330608/] 🏳️‍🌈 Pride playlist: share your favourite songs [https://www.7cups.com/forum/lgbtq/General_2455/PridePlaylistShareYourFavoriteSongs_330457/] 🏳️‍🌈 How does your country celebrate pride? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/countries/General_2439/PrideMonthAroundtheWorldHowdoesyourcountrycelebrate_330635/] 🏳️‍🌈 What tip would you give to maintain a healthy relationship? [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/RelationshipSpace_2168/Whattipwouldyougivetomaintainahealthyrelationship_330918/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1718455179340454&usg=AOvVaw1moi-ymobKd-2mWbPwrWFE] 🏳️‍🌈 [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/RelationshipSpace_2168/Whattipwouldyougivetomaintainahealthyrelationship_330918/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1718455179340454&usg=AOvVaw1moi-ymobKd-2mWbPwrWFE] What is your favorite book with LGBTQ+ representation? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/reading/Books_2603/ShareyourfavouritebookwithLGBTQrepresentation_330925/] 🏳️‍🌈 [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/RelationshipSpace_2168/Whattipwouldyougivetomaintainahealthyrelationship_330918/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1718455179340454&usg=AOvVaw1moi-ymobKd-2mWbPwrWFE] Pride Parade! EmotionsListener 7 Cups pfps generator [https://www.7cups.com/forum/lgbtq/General_2455/PrideMonth7CupsPfpLGBTQPrideParade_331195] 🏳️‍🌈 [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/RelationshipSpace_2168/Whattipwouldyougivetomaintainahealthyrelationship_330918/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1718455179340454&usg=AOvVaw1moi-ymobKd-2mWbPwrWFE] Supporting a Loved One Who Identifies as Belonging to the LGBTQIA+ Community [https://www.7cups.com/forum/lgbtq/General_2455/SupportingaLovedOneWhoIdentifiesasBelongingtotheLGBTQIACommunity_331625/] 🏳️‍🌈 [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/RelationshipSpace_2168/Whattipwouldyougivetomaintainahealthyrelationship_330918/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1718455179340454&usg=AOvVaw1moi-ymobKd-2mWbPwrWFE] AMA with a 7 Cups Therapist [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/AMAwiththe7CupsTherapists_1133/CLOSEDtonewQuestionsAMAPrideMonthrelatedtoLBGTQIA7CupsOnlineTherapy_331001/] This masterlist will be updated each time a new thread is posted. Last update: 1 July 2024
Weekly Prompt #3: What helped you understand and accept your sexuality/gender identity
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 Saturday
...See more Hi everyone, I hope you are all well. Last time we discussed, What one piece of advice would you give to your younger self? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LGBTQMOGIISupport_58/DiscussionsandResources_2305/WeeklyPrompt2Whatoneadvicewouldyougivetoyouryoungerself_302416/] In today's prompt, I want us to take a minute of reflection and share what was the journey of coming out looked like for you. The prompt: What helped you understand and accept your sexuality/gender identity? What was that journey like for you? Share your thoughts with us. Join us in the LGBTQ Support Chat today! [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=mmRpeXyVlOJO42uXVVyYhttps://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php] [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=mmRpeXyVlOJO42uXVVyY] ------------------------- [http://twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.7cups.com%2Fforum%2FLGBTQMOGIISupport_58%2FDiscussionsandResources_2305%2FWeeklyPrompt2Whatoneadvicewouldyougivetoyouryoungerself_302416%2F&text=Weekly+Prompt+%232%3A+W+%407cups] [/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.7cups.com%2Fforum%2FLGBTQMOGIISupport_58%2FDiscussionsandResources_2305%2FWeeklyPrompt2Whatoneadvicewouldyougivetoyouryoungerself_302416%2F]
🌈 Share Your Coming Out Story & Offer Support! 🌈
by CheeryMango
Last post
 October 15th
...See more Hey everyone! Pride Month is a time to celebrate our identities, honor our journeys, and support one another. One of the most personal and powerful experiences for many in the LGBTQ+ community is the act of coming out. Whether you’ve already come out, are considering it, or are just here to support others, this is a safe space for you to share your story and offer encouragement. How to Participate: * Share Your Story: If you’re comfortable, share your coming out story with us. How did you come out? What was the experience like for you? How did it impact your life? * Offer Support: For those who have already come out, please offer advice, support, and encouragement to others who might be considering taking this step. * Ask for Advice: If you’re thinking about coming out and have questions or need support, don’t hesitate to ask here. We’re all here to help each other. ------------------------- Note: Please be respectful and supportive of everyone’s experiences. We are here to create a safe and welcoming environment for all.
hey
by impartialPapaya7948
Last post
 11 hours ago
...See more new here, anyone up for a talk?
Last one to post in this thread wins!!!
by AlexFox800
Last post
 16 hours ago
...See more You see the title. Anything goes in the comments, just try to be the last one standing!
Resource for Allies
by Caringchaos5464
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hello! Here is an activist project made by a BSW student hoping to help LGBTQ allies learn more. Link to Canva Brochure [https://www.canva.com/design/DAGSdQRGM0k/xgD-Y8hSudF9cX76USdaBg/edit?utm_content=DAGSdQRGM0k&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton]. Hope you all are doing well during this stressful election season. 
M just scared n lonely
by ivoryPenguin1637
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more M 18 y old male nd iv been neglected by the only people in the world who should help me get through... Things been going pretty bad for me first breskup can't figure out family pressure... homophobic parents scared to come out to thenm. I could really use a help here to talk to someone
Feeling lost and looking for friends
by Usahara37
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hello everyone. I am a 37 yo gay man. I ended here after some events in my relationship, in which I've been 15 years. I'm not sure who to talk to, as it is a very complicated situation... So I guessed I could do some friends from the community, chat, and hear each other issues when we are comfortable. A little bit about me: I'm your typical nerdy guy. Videogames, sci Fi, table games, manga.. If you feel like chatting please ping me. Thanks everyone!
Feeling lonely and wanting to stop using dating apps
by Shinyape
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more I feel lonely. I don't have any friends and I work alone. I've been using dating apps for long time to finding relationships. Now I forget how to make a friends. I feel super lonely.
struggling at how to talk to this girl
by museofviolets
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more so im talking to this beautiful girl right now, shes funny and sweet and just gets me and shes so gorgeous too - shes got naturally curly brown hair (she straightens it sometimes) and beautiful blue eyes and i really dont want to mess this up. ive tried to speak to girls before but its never really went anywhere because i dont always know what to say - im being myself, which she seems to really like and im complimenting her alot but i dont want to come off too full on yk? what other things should we be talking about to lead the conversation to more? 
Lost and Alone
by Figure01
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Life can be strange. I’ve worked hard and tried to do everything “right,” but here I am, midlife, single, feeling lost, and uncertain about what’s next. The stress is heavy, and the sense of direction I once had feels distant. I know I’m not alone in this—so many of us carry these hidden struggles. Maybe opening up about it is a small step forward. If you’ve been in this place and found your way through, I’d love to hear. Sometimes, knowing we’re not alone makes all the difference. Please share.
Take care
by carefreeLion418
Last post
 3 days ago
...See more Remember always take care of yourselfs
Huii m 18 y ol
by ivoryPenguin1637
Last post
 3 days ago
...See more I just broke up with my boyfriend 😔... It's been hard to cope.. I should feel better as it was very toxic... Iv been given threats idk what to do.. I need help n someone to talk to
What am i
by ivoryPenguin1637
Last post
 3 days ago
...See more Hey guys m new here m an 18 y boy i just wanted to tell you that I am very confused about me..what am I about my sexuality and everything its been a week breaking up with my boyfriend it was pretty rough for me it was very toxic one....and now I feel hopeless like literally m not able to think straight or keep my mind at anything... I feel the only people who are supposed to help me my mom my dad are pushing me away... i really want to talk to someone 😔
my first love is impossible, but she is the love of my life
by proactiveFig3383
Last post
 Monday
...See more (19, lesbian) to give a little context: my gf and I have been dating for a year and four months, my mother found out almost a year ago about my gf by accident, she says she doesn't know what she did wrong for me to be like this, she raised me with good, and she still has hope that i can find a man to have a “beautiful” life, she hates who i am, and hates my gf even more than she hates me i have so much going rn, my gf is moving to another country and so will i, we are going to be so much further away than we are now because we have had a long distance relationship for 7 months, we have had so many problems lately, college has been a *** for me lately, to the point i want to leave it, i feel lonely even though i live with 3 more people (my mom and sister included), i don't feel valid, and if i had the chance to be “normal” i would take it without hesitation the only person that makes me get up bed is my gf, but things are going to be very stressful now, she is leaving and we won't see each other for at least four or six months. We have had our problems, she doesn't like me going out, but i do like it, i don't do it for her, but i am in my 19s and i feel like if i don't go out then i have to marry her, because i don't want to be throwing away my youth not going out, so i have to be sure we are going to be forever so i can feel like not going out is the right decision, because we won't see each other for a long time and i'm not sure if it is going to work, she is kind of unstable, i don't know how to explain it i have a lot lately in mind and i'm putting myself before her, i'm giving at least 85% of me only for her, i even gave up my selfcare for her, but if we move together in a year maybe this all will be worth it, but i'm not sure if we'll make it ¿is she worth it?

LGBTQ+/MOGII Support

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Welcome to LGBTQ+/MOGII Support! We are so pleased that you have found our little rainbow here in the 7 cups forums. Our community is here to support you as an LGBTQ+/MOGII person, family member, friend and/or ally. Whether you are curious and questioning, or out and proud, and all the stages in between, this is a place where you can find support in being who you are and coping with the challenges that come with it. We strive to keep this a safe space for all. Here you can discuss anything and everything related to the LGBTQ+/MOGII community and being LGBTQ+/MOGII.


What are the different forum topics for LGBTQ+/MOGII Support?

Asexual Umbrella Support: Got a question or want to share more about asexuality? Explore more here!

Checking in and breaking the ice: A place for you to introduce yourself, take part in our community check-ins and get to know other community members by participating in fun games!

Community & Culture: Want to know more about the LGBTQ+/MOGII community and cultural contributions? This is the place to learn more!

Discussions and Resources: Want to participate in meaningful discussions and access additional resources? Join in here!

Gay Support: Got a question or want to share more about being gay? Uncover more here!

Gender Identity Support: Questioning your gender identity? Want to share your experiences? Discuss it here!

Intersex Support: Got a question or want to share more about being intersex? Learn more here!

LGBTQ+ General Support:  Struggling with other issues as an LGBTQ+/MOGII person? Working to cope with issues impacting the wider LGBTQ+/MOGII community? Find more support here! 

Lesbian Support: Got a question or want to share more about being a lesbian? Share your experiences here!

Multisexual Umbrella Support: Got a question or want to share more about multisexuality? Discuss more here!

Questioning & Coming Out: Are you questioning? Thinking about coming out? Maybe you already have? Share your struggles and stories here!


How can I heIp?

You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable to). Alternatively, you may wish to join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information. Even just participating in events, check-ins and group chats can be a great way to help build and support the community!


Helpful Threads

Taglist: Do you want to stay up to date with our community? Then join our taglist to be notified every time a new discussion or update is posted!


LGBTQ+/MOGII Suppoort Q&A

Are there any sub-community specific guidelines that we need to adhere to? All sub-community specific guidelines can be found below and should be followed in addition to the general forum guidelines.


Help… I still have a question!

You can ask your questions in this thread and someone will respond to you as soon as possible.
Community Guidelines

1) Be kind & open minded at all times!

2) Do not impose any beliefs onto another in any harmful way!

3) Please don't express judgments or attack anyone within the community!

4) Please respect each other's gender, pronouns, sexual orientation, identities in general!

 

Read the 7 Cups Guidelines
Community Leaders
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Community Resources

1. Abuse, Violence, Discrimination & Safety

(Abuse guides and resources, violence prevention and staying safe, normativity, discrimination, privilege)

2. Allies, Families & Friends

(Resources for allies, caregivers, families, organisations, communities, schools...)

3. Asexual & Aromantic Spectrum

(Resources, guides and websites, finding your identity, gray-asexuality and demisexuality)

4. Coming Out

(Resources for you before, while and after coming out)

5. Emergency & Crisis Resources

(Helplines, hotlines, emergency numbers, crisis information)

6. Gender Expression

(Understanding gender expression, feminising, masculising & binding, names and pronouns)

7. Gender Identity

(Understanding and finding gender and gender identity, gender terminology and glossaries)

8. Health, Dysphoria & Transitioning

(Gender Dysphoria help, transitioning resources, LGBTQ+ health information)

9. Religion

(LGBTQ+ supportive religious resources by denomination)

10. Sex Diversity & Intersex

(Understanding sex diversity and intersex, resoruces)

11. Sexual & Romantic Orientations

(Understanding attraction and orientation, finding and accepting your identity, gay, lesbian, bi, pan resources)

12. Workplace & Education

(Being LGBTQ+, coming out at and seeking work, university or school)

13. Trans Resources

(Resourses for the Trans community)


Full LGBTQIA+ Resource Spreadsheet