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Strengthening Our Community: Listening to LGBTQ+ Voices
by Heather225
Last post
 2 hours ago
...See more In these challenging times, we want to remember our commitment to inclusivity and support for all members of our diverse community, especially our LGBTQIA+ folks. We believe that everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to connect, share their experiences, and find the help they need, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other identity. 7 Cups is built on the foundation of empathy and understanding. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and heard. We recognize that the struggles and triumphs of the LGBTQIA+ community are unique and deserve specific attention and support, particularly in the face of current events. We are dedicated to providing resources, fostering understanding, and amplifying the voices of our LGBTQIA+ members. We know that allyship is an ongoing process, and we are constantly learning and growing. We encourage open and honest conversations about how we can better support our LGBTQIA+ community within 7 Cups and beyond. We value your feedback and insights as we continue this journey together. To all of you within our LGBTQIA+ family: What can the community do to better hear and support you during these difficult times? What are some things you wish allies understood? How can we express this? What would you like the community to know about LGBTQIA+ and beyond? Please answer any of the above. Your responses will be packaged up in a new post dedicated to community awareness to ensure we, as a collective community, are doing right by one another.
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Weekly Prompt #3: What helped you understand and accept your sexuality/gender identity
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 Wednesday
...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]
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Standing Together with Our Trans Community 🏳️‍⚧️
by Heather225
Last post
 February 4th
...See more There's a lot of uncertainty and unrest in our world right now and for anyone who may be suffering right now, either as a trans person or anyone on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, my heart goes out to you. Please know that you are not alone. You are loved, you are valid, and you deserve to live authentically and safely. I hope that you can take comfort in our community and lean on us. We are stronger together. Be it a virtual shoulder to cry on or a distraction from the negativity, we've got you. You belong here. Let's all try to be there for each other during these very challenging times. Message your trans friends, let them know you're thinking of them, and let's do what we do best: listen.  Stay hopeful. We're gonna get through this. Sending you all my love and support. ❤️ 
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Uncertain Times
by WalkingSoftly
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 1 hour ago
...See more In these uncertain times, we need each other's support even more. Stay strong!
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What is straight? A line can be straight, or a street, but the human heart, oh, no, it's curved like a road through mountains.
by Ankush1509
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more hi everyone, I just wanted to offer a space for anyone who might be struggling with LGBTQ+ issues, whether it’s about identity, relationships, or acceptance. As someone who is bisexual, I understand how complex and personal this journey can be. It’s not always easy to navigate the world when you feel like your identity doesn’t always fit into a neat box or when you face misunderstandings from others. I know how important it is to have a safe space where you can express yourself without fear of judgment, and I want to create that for you. If you’re feeling uncertain, lonely, or just need someone who truly understands, reply on this thread. You deserve to be heard, and I’ll do my best to offer understanding, empathy, and support. Please feel free to share whatever you’re comfortable with, and take your time. No matter where you are in your journey, you are valid. 💙🌈
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Supporting our Bisexuals! 🏳️‍🌈💗
by RainySummerDays
Last post
 February 13th
...See more I love yall so much! (Not in a weird way, lol) Let's support each other.
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In Love with my Best Friend
by PCat07
Last post
 February 5th
...See more Hi. So, um… I just came out as LGBTQ, and I um… I figured it out partially because I am attracted to my best friend, romantically. Even though I know we can’t be together… I would never get in the way of her current relationship, even though it isn’t a healthy one. I want to respect her. But I can’t help feeling that she would be happier with me.  I told her I only think of her as a sister. Which sort of isn’t totally true.  I didn’t realize how strong my feelings for her are until she admitted that she would not have minded doing romantic things together, if things were different. I almost cried today, thinking about how the odds appear stacked against her and I. I love her so much. I would never wish to hurt her. What should I do? Do I just go on waiting, and keep it to myself? It makes me so sad, thinking we can never be. That fate does not appear to be in our favor. Also, her parents are very conservative. So, I know they may not handle it well, if and when we ever did get together. I also wouldn’t EVER want to be the reason her current relationship breaks apart, even though I don’t approve of it completely. He has shown red flags. I feel like her and I would be very happy together. And I love her with everything I have. All my soul. She and I are alike in a lot of ways, even if we do have some differences. I am having trouble picturing myself with anybody else. Is any of this normal? I did not know where to go to for help. ~ P
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Living With a Bigot
by CosmicDolphin
Last post
 February 4th
...See more I want to start by saying that my Mom is amazing and very supportive and not at all the problem here. It's her husband. I moved in with the two of them about a year and a half ago, due to a previous bad living situation (and just missing seeing her every day). And things were alright at first, but the longer I've been here the less tolerance I've had for him. He constantly uses my deadname and old pronouns and is just generally subtly queerphobic. He is the type of person who does not listen to you if he doesn't agree with you and will try to guilt-trip you if you upset him, I don't believe communication would do anything here.  There are other issues I've had but these are the most prominent, and it's gotten to the point where I can't even look at him without getting annoyed. I'm tired of being angry all the time and it's only getting worse. Does anyone have any advice? (Besides moving out and my mom leaving him, neither are going to happen for different reasons.) Happy to provide more information if anyone needs it.
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Self Love And Acceptance
by PinkKitties
Last post
 January 20th
...See more We often seek acceptance and support from others when it comes to our sexuality but we often forget to accept ourselves. We have so much internalized homophobia and it is what holds us back sometimes.  Never forget is okay to be whoever and whatever you are, you are not forced to fit into a box and follow the ''norm''. Be kind to others, but most importantly, be kind to yourself. The world is already hard enough on us.
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So someone is screaming "get counseling" in your face, so let's try this angle then
by A0curious0fire
Last post
 January 2nd
...See more If you really think about the people screaming "get counseling, seek therapy" or anything along those lines is basically giving you the green light to seek out a gender therapist in order to work through whatever you're kicking around inside your head, and this can help get the boulder rolling regarding your transition. So keep screaming "seek counseling" transphobes/homophobes because you're advising us to seek gender affirming care
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Queer vent
by Birchtreebird11
Last post
 December 20th, 2024
...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?
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Need Advice (TW: Sexuality explicit discussion)
by MommaBear2124
Last post
 December 19th, 2024
...See more My wife is a Trans female who has says that she has a high s*x drive, and I am a female who has a moderate to low s*x drive. I struggle with body image as I am obese and have been most my life, and have had past relationships where my partner said they love my body, but when they watch p**nography its all skinny women or women with exaggerated features. Now my wife watches p*rn behind my back, watching Trans stuff and only skinny people doing p*rn.... And it has made me doubt myself and hate my body, and I have gained serious trust issues because of this. My partner says that it's my fault for having a low s*x drive and for not wanting to do more sexual things with her (it's not that I don't want to, it's that I'm depressed and anxious all the time, which makes it hard to keep up a libido). I want to more forward from this and trust that she will stop hurting me with her choices when she knows how it makes me feel.... But I feel like she will never stop using that against me and then using p*rn to hurt me intentionally. I don't know where to go from here. I love her to death, and I love our kids more than anything, but I'm struggling to see a good future for us.
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I ordered a transgender pin
by A0curious0fire
Last post
 December 10th, 2024
...See more I put in an order for a transgender pin with she/her/they/them/he/him on etsy a few hours but I kept going back and forth for a while between the first option and she/her/they/them because it would feel weird to not use he/him since I've always strictly used those pronouns up until now. I used she/he and now I'm giving she/they a chance. I'm genderfluid so I know I'm going to have my guy days and moments but I usually feel more like a woman than a guy. After placing the order and paying for the pin, I started thinking: If someone puts tape over a set of pronouns on a pronoun pin and t he tape  is covering them more often than not, then those pronouns probably don't feel right to use
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any members needing guidance in LGBTQ issues
by BLTmaster
Last post
 December 6th, 2024
...See more hi im Brandon aka Bdishman, my chat box is open to anybody about anything, i am really good at handling LGBTQ+ issues, like if you need help coming out to parents or friends. to just wanting to understand lgbtq life and learn more about lgbtq issues, just Private message me or respond to this post and i will respond :)
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Just in case a homophobe/transphobe is demanding that you debate your existence with them and you need a pick me up afterwards.
by A0curious0fire
Last post
 November 29th, 2024
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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