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How come that me being a sexual orientation that is not straight or gay or lesbian feel alienated within LGBTQ communitity? What can I do to feel more accepted?

Profile: sgtcloo28
sgtcloo28 on Apr 21, 2015
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I am personaly bisexual so I feel not really aceppted by either community. Straight people think it is a phase and lgbt people think im greedy. What i did is i became more happy with myself and became more confident. Also i found amaezing friends to help
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Profile: SoulfulBanana07
SoulfulBanana07 on Jan 25, 2016
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Sometimes, when groups of people are fighting super hard to be accepted for something that a large part of society considers wrong, they can get a little exclusive. It's not like you can force your way in or anything. I guess a large part is just being confident and accepting yourself, and most of all, being patient. The LGBTQ community, (while super badass), can sometimes feel alien to those with a sexual orientation other than L/G. Don't sweat it. If nothing, express yourself - talk to people from the community and they will understand where you're coming from. After all, most of them have faced difficulties regarding sexual orientations themselves. Hang in there, it gets better. Love :)
Profile: DeeLuna23
DeeLuna23 on May 22, 2015
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I think its better to accept yourself. Not everyone will accept you ,but you should love yourself
Profile: PhoenixMozza
PhoenixMozza on May 5, 2015
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As someone who at first identified as homosexual but then realized theyre probably pansexual, and whos greatly concerned with gender issues, I feel like sexual orientations that do not conform to the gender binary can be a bit 'invisible', even within the LGBT+ community, and I feel that thats a problem that needs to be adressed
Profile: KaoriHenson96
KaoriHenson96 on May 24, 2015
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Everyone should feel accepted, no matter what. Try to find others that feel similarly, so you don't feel so alone. Lesbian, Gay, Straight, Bisexual, Pansexual, Transsexual, Questioning, Asexual or anything else, is doesn't matter. Know that you are loved, and once you surround yourself with people of the same ideals, you will be happier.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 3, 2015
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It is true that some people in the LGBTQ+ community are alienated because of their sexuality by others in that community, but that is only because there are so many sexualities and genders that some are just easier to accept than others. Instead of thinking LGBTQ+ as a community, start thinking of it as a nation where inside there are many different communities. Find that community you fit in, even if it's super-duper-small, and try to make a connection.
Profile: RachxTheLight
RachxTheLight on Jun 22, 2015
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You should not be seen as different in the LGBTQ community. That community is for anyone with any sexual orientation. That being said,bringing more information to the community about your sexual orientation will help others understand more about it, instead of having no clue and assuming it shouldn't be accepted.
Profile: JaimieF
JaimieF on Jul 7, 2015
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Finding one or two other people whom you can relate to can be of great help and support. Then, if connecting with more people is difficult because they do not accept you as much, building self-esteem should help. Remember that you deserve to treasure yourself, and you don't need someone to complete you. When you do feel the need for help or acceptance, and friends are not available, 7 Cups of Tea is here!
Profile: andrewhines
andrewhines on Aug 4, 2015
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To feel more accepted you can join the LGBTQ alliance at your school or go to or find your local pride parade :)
Profile: Xuan
Xuan on Aug 17, 2015
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Unfortunelately, being a part of the MOGAI community doesn't mean being knowledgeable or kind. You will encounter other MOGAI people who won't accept you or who will tell you you're not 'gay enough', or that you can't speak as yourself as gay, queer or trans. There will be people of the community saying your sexual orientation doesn't exist, or that your gender identity is fake. Let me tell you: you know better than them. What you feel is valid and you have the right to name it the way you want. Stay with people who understand that and who will support you. You can begin your research for safe spaces by trying to find other people/organisations in your area (or if that's out of question, an online community like on reddit or tumblr) that share the same experiences or who support your identity. By building this kind of circles, you'll be able to shield yourself from the harmful part of the community.
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