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Weekly Prompt #3: What helped you understand and accept your sexuality/gender identity
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 Monday
...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
 September 19th
...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.
🌈 Pride Month 2024 Forum Discussion Masterpost
by tommy
Last post
 June 22nd
...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
Friends friends friendly friends
by tiredxmoth
Last post
 42 minutes ago
...See more I don't know if people really make friends here...cause I don't use it a whole lot but...I have a hard time talking to random or new people Everytime I come on here so does anyone actually want to become friends?
Just a fun little story.
by darkgreenfrog
Last post
 16 hours ago
...See more Hi everyone! My name is Frog, and I am a genderfluid, gay, asexual who just joined 7 cups! I thought I'd share a fun little story to start off.  Yesterday, my brother went to a soccer game and I wanted to be on the playground equipment. (I'm 15 and I have autism) I was waiting in line for a swing and this little kid comes up to me and says "are you a boy or a girl" I smiled, because it felt euphoric that the kid didn't guess on sight, and I said "Yes." He looked really confused and ran off, but I felt very happy. Feel free to reply to this thread with anything! Love,  Frog
Hi
by passionateCat1919
Last post
 18 hours ago
...See more I am 14,but I’m girl and I love girls too, Is this allowed? I don't know but my religion doesn't allow me to do that…
Last one to post in this thread wins!!!
by AlexFox800
Last post
 23 hours ago
...See more You see the title. Anything goes in the comments, just try to be the last one standing!
I need help
by conscientiousStrawberries9749
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Hey all, I am a gal who’s been defined herself lesbian. I just get out of a relationship so I can say it out loud. I DO like to be with men more but romantically I don’t feel a thing to them. I am romantically interested in woman but sexually into men. For future, how could I build healthy relationships?
hii !! :D
by tokkittalgi
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more i feel like ive introduced myself in a bajillion different places at this point, but it could easily be just me at this point, i dunno X_x;  anyways! hello! :D you can call me tokki ! im pan + genderfluid, and im really excited to meet you all!! <3 (this adorable art isnt mine,, i made it using picrew)
Hi guys!
by Jessbooklover
Last post
 3 days ago
...See more Please if you are a lesbian/bi/pan/poly reply to this so I can make some friends! 
My now ex gf (F 20) and I (F 21) just broke up because we’re too in love with each other. Is it a bad idea to get back together?
by enthusiasticCar9248
Last post
 3 days ago
...See more Some background, we met freshman year in college and were friends for a while before getting into a relationship. By the end of freshman year we had been dating for a few months and due to the housing market we decided to move in together. We talked about it beforehand and agreed that living together would make it difficult to have our own lives and experiences in college, but we figured we could make it work if we tried. We’ve been living together for about 2 years, and we’ve had my family dog living with us for most of that. Over these 2 years both of us have become fairly codependent and have struggled with maintaining our friendships. We are extremely in love with each other but don’t feel like we’re really happy in the relationship. We talked about our issues in the relationship a couple months ago and we both agreed that for us to truly work on ourselves and become independent people we needed to break up. At first we talked about just taking a break for the summer, but we decided that having a deadline on getting back together would allow us to postpone our self improvement until we were back with each other. So yesterday we broke up after me and the dog joined for her family vacation. We had carpooled so she had to drop me off so she could go home, and during the last hour or so of the drive the situation started to become terrifyingly real to me. I realized that I was not only going to be losing my gf, but also my best friend, roommate, and the mother of my child (dog). We said goodbye and the only way I was able to let go was by convincing myself that we would see each other at the end of summer no matter what. It’s been just over 24 hrs and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about her. All I want is to do is talk to her and hold her but I can’t and it’s killing me. I’ve already called her twice just to hear her voice and I could tell that she was having similar feelings and difficulties. The last time I called her she started sobbing and had to hang up, and I haven’t been able to stop crying since then. I’ve been struggling to eat and all I want to do is smoke cigarettes even though I know I’ll throw up if I smoke on an empty stomach. I’ve been through a couple major breakups before and I know that time heals all wounds, but I just can’t stop wanting to call her and get back together. Is that such a bad idea? I’ve been trying to make friends and become independent so we wouldn’t have to do this but the only friends I have are apart of the friend group and I haven’t been able to make any new ones so right now it feels like I have no one to talk to. I guess that’s why I’m writing this right now. Should I talk to her about getting back together? Or just being friends but still able to talk? Or being open or something? Or should I just let her move on and try to do the same myself. Any advice or kind words will be much appreciated.
Queer vent
by Birchtreebird11
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more In bed up at 4 am, almost crying over the seeming impossible dream of having a girl love me like I'm a boy. Her boy. I want to be someone's boy.... I think of all the movies, the stories where teenage boys catch girl's interest and I'm already an adult. I don't even really have friends, how am I supposed to do any of this?
What are we still fighting for as the members of LGBTQ+
by krishkkreddy
Last post
 Monday
...See more Is it just me or does anyone else feel weird about straight people supporting us? Like when they say things like "I am an advocate for LGBTQ rights", "I support LGBTQ", and "This doesn't change a thing between us", I feel weird. In simple words, how would a straight person feel when a gay guy supports him for being a hetero? I know it all boils down to the "reality of the world", but you do understand what my problem is right? I feel weird just like if it happens to them. Help me out here. I would really like a discussion.
Married to a woman attracted to men
by struggling2211
Last post
 Monday
...See more I am married to a woman but have always been attracted to chubby guys for as long as I can remember. I am very kind to my wife and take good care of her. But I have always fought my urges and sometimes I am on the verge of giving in to my urges. Are there guys like me out there who can relate? How do you cope/manage?
Weekly Prompt #3: What helped you understand and accept your sexuality/gender identity
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 Monday
...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]

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!

 

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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