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🌈 Share Your Coming Out Story & Offer Support! 🌈
by CheeryMango
Last post
 Sunday
...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.
Weekly Prompt #3: What helped you understand and accept your sexuality/gender identity
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 September 9th
...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]
🌈 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
I think i'm aro/ace
by ShinyRock
Last post
 August 21st
...See more I currently identify as a lesbian, but im starting to think im not actually. like it feels like i'm forcing myself to be interested in people and relationships. I have always been someone who dislikes physical touch and is really bad at showing romantic feelings, but whenever i do do it, it feels like im just putting on a show for everyone. Like im trying to prove that i am capable of it. At first i thought it was just because i didnt like guys so i came out as bi and then eventually got enough courage to say lesbian, but i still feel the same way. I still feel like im just putting on an act and forcing myself to show romantic attraction to people. I have never had a celebrity crush either, it just felt weird.  All that make me think that i am aroace. HOWEVER, I really want a relationship and to do ykw but i dont think i would be able to do it comfortably. So the problem is that i dont really know if i am in fact aroace, or if im a lesbian or just a really anxious/awkward bisexual. So i was wondering if there are any aro/ace people who give me some advice, or someone who can help in anyway. Thank you <3
Relationships..
by Toffo
Last post
 July 4th
...See more I am in relationship with someone and.. Idk I like them, I really do, we went in a date saturday and we had a good time, and we are going out again But.. he’s also talked about sex in the relationship and that’s not something i wabt like in anyway i don’t want to just do it to keep a relationship but i don’t want to lose them, i’m stuck in the uncomfy position of I have to kind of its like.. ughhh i hate being ace
Demisexual Virtual Friends?
by effingo
Last post
 May 9th
...See more Would like to make some friends who are actually demis too. No one else seems to understand it. For anyone who's open, I'd love to chat or even do beautiful, traditional handwritten snail mail if you wish. I'm (a very youthful) 30 and into filmmaking, sports (tennis, rock climbing/boulder), book collecting, creative writing,(novels and scripts), scrapbooking, animals, theater/musicals and travel to name a few. I'm pretty isolated here in the Corona years. Plus, I relocated for a new joband don't know anyone here. Would be nice to just have a few deep conversations with someone.
Hello to fellow asexuals!
by Slayer22
Last post
 February 12th
...See more I am asexual, but not by my own choice, my schizophrenia meds has destroyed my libido and sex drive, completely. Guys, have you always been asexual?
Therapy question
by bubbleLemon2832
Last post
 October 30th, 2023
...See more Should I tell my therapist that I’m asexual? I told my family and they are super supportive of it. But outside of my family like friends or in therapy I don’t know what to do because I feel like they won’t support me or understand why I’m this way. 
I think I'm aro and don't know how to tell my partner
by Iamspoons
Last post
 October 4th, 2023
...See more I've been in this relationship for a year, we were friends before this and our younger brothers are friends too. I'm pretty sure I'm aro but I don't know if I want to change our relationship. Before we got together we would cuddle and they would fall asleep on my lap. Not much has changed since then but I don't know if It was ever actually romantic feelings or just a need to be wanted. I do want to get a house with them and adopt cats and teenagers, but this feeling could be directed at anyone of my close friends. I want to lead a domestic life but I don't want it to be labeled as romantic. I think we could continue our relationship as a qpr, but I don't know how to bring that up without messing with my partner's emotional state. I resently mentioned in passing that I might be aro and they kinda started crying. I feel like I might be conveying that I don't love them anymore but that's not it, it's mostly society's standards of that sort of relationships. I just want help talking it through with them without damaging our relationship. I realize that this is not the topic usually covered here but I thought it might be close enough for people to relate to and give advice. Thanks in advance, Spoon.🍁🐿️🍂
I think I might be Ace
by GreenOwl99
Last post
 August 15th, 2023
...See more Hello everyone. So I've been struggling with this for a while now, and I'm not sure what to think. For as long as I can remember I thought I was bisexual. I am attracted to all genders, but have a preference for feminine presenting people. However I don't actually like sex. I mean I've had it and had the WANT to have it, but actually enjoying the act itself is another mater. I like forplay and the attention, but don't really enjoy the actual deed. I thought that it was just because of my past partners or maybe my trauma, but my last partner was everything I felt like I needed. He listened and seemed to know my tells better than I knew them myself, but I still found myself wanting to get it over with when we got to the stage of actually preforming. I guess my question is can I be on the Ace spectrum if I'm not sex repulsed and if I still enjoy forplay? If not is there something else that this would be called or am I just broken?
Asexual support group
by bubbleLemon2832
Last post
 August 1st, 2023
...See more Just curious if there are asexual support groups IRL? I love this app for support but I just wish there was something more.
Being true to myself
by bubbleLemon2832
Last post
 July 28th, 2023
...See more I just realized that I don’t need a man to be happy in life. Plus i enjoy being single so might as well be true to myself.
Asexual
by bubbleLemon2832
Last post
 July 7th, 2023
...See more I just found out after doing my research that I am asexual. which doesn’t surprise me since I’m not that interested in dating men and women.
Struggling to be okay with myself
by kindnessngrace
Last post
 June 23rd, 2023
...See more This upcoming August will be a year since I consider what was me being sexually assaulted by a friend while I was under the influence of alcohol. It’s been a journey of struggles but also good days where I was able to push past it. It comes in waves but today was a rough one. I overanalyzed my sexuality and my experience with guys and sex. I was so vulnerable in the moment with the guy who did it and naturally my brain first goes to believe it was assault but then the other part of me thinks it’s not and it could’ve been my fault etc. either way, I’m struggling to figure out what this experience means for me and my future partner/relationships. Idk how to even acknowledge the idea of being with someone platonically, much less having sex with someone and feeling that nervous and vulnerable. I crave sex in the way that my brain is convinced it’s the only type of intimacy. I know logically that it’s not, but I am scared to call myself asexual even if I might align with it because it means that I have to relearn what intimacy and relationships mean for me. I’m scared of being alone, so thinking I could be limiting who could want me doesn’t help either. If you read this far then thank you. <3
Asexual & aromantic: My journey
by lthelonewolf21
Last post
 June 19th, 2023
...See more Hey guys! My journey of finding my sexuality has finally come to an end... after 8+ years, I have found the right term. I'm aromantic and asexual. Aroace. So I wanted to share this with you, in case you are wondering! I'm also willing to ask any questions, so shoot ahead. When I was thirteen, my best friend came out as bisexual to me. I didn't even know what that was, as I grew up quite conservative. Pretty soon, I understood that I could identify with that too! I didn't find men that attractive or interesting and women were so pretty... Finding that out for myself was breathtaking and a little shocking - but it made me proud that I'm not ordinary. For years, I thought I had what the community called "going down the bicycle". All the time, questioning wheter I was fully into girls, then other times it felt like I was only into guys. At the same time, my other friend came out as asexual. She was and still is terrified that she will never find a man who will stay for her - without sex. And I remember that I didn't even understand the problem. Telling her that it's gonna be fine, sex is not that important. A year ago, I slowly started to realize that to others, sex is that important. And that felt like a joke to me. It was eyeopening. Discovering that what I have thought is fictional is very real and everyone around me feels it - but not me. I read into it, watched tons of videos and figured out, that I am 100% asexual. I don't mind reading about sexual stuff, watching stuff. But as soon as it comes to me, there is like... a lack of understanding. I don't understand sexual attraction or sex itself. Physical touch. Whilst my research, I stumbled across an aroace video. And it hit. All I've ever felt, ever did, was put into words and explained. I have never felt more confident with a term, never felt that right. I've never had a crush (only little ones, fantasizing about one person but it stopped when I thought about that person actually being interested), never been in love, never been in a commited relationship. Yet I kept looking for love in all corners of the world, only to find out, I'm lacking in that department. And it felt relieving. On most days, I'm completely fine with being aroace. I do not mind that all my friends fall in love and I don't. I don't mind that my grandparents ask me every single time when I'll bring home a partner. And sometimes.... I feel incredibly lonely, knowing I'll never feel what all others feel. Knowing I'll never experience love. If you have experienced this as well and see some similarities, please comment or hit me up! I'd like to hear some of your stories! Hope you are all right! 🌟

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!


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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 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