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Standing Together with Our Trans Community 🏳️‍⚧️
by Heather225
Last post
 23 hours ago
...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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Weekly Prompt #3: What helped you understand and accept your sexuality/gender identity
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 2 days ago
...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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🌈 Share Your Coming Out Story & Offer Support! 🌈
by CheeryMango
Last post
 December 4th, 2024
...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.
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Supporting our Bisexuals! 🏳️‍🌈💗
by RainySummerDays
Last post
 2 hours ago
...See more I love yall so much! (Not in a weird way, lol) Let's support each other.
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Gender Dysphoria
by peachScarf5552
Last post
 4 hours ago
...See more I just wonder how you can learn to live with the pain? I have been experiencing life threatening levels of dysphoria for many years but cannot do anything tangible to improve my situation. I can’t afford the surgery I would need… I can’t do anything to affect my body image issues because of the dysphoria. How do you guys learn to live with the pain?
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Living With a Bigot
by CosmicDolphin
Last post
 13 hours ago
...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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Are my parents transphobic? Should I wait too come out?
by OnyxMcG
Last post
 23 hours ago
...See more A few days ago, on Saturday, me and my family got into a big argument about trans people in sports. Me being trans myself, defended the fact that trans women are still women and that they should be able to play womens sports. My dad did not agree, to say the least. He said the trans women had an “unfair advantage” and even brought up Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer, referring to her as a “guy” and “he”. I corrected his use of pronouns saying that she uses she/her pronouns, which made him more upset and he stormed off. I haven’t officially come out as transgender but I’m sure they suspect. But this whole conversation makes me scared to actually tell them. I just don’t know what to do, I don’t want to upset my parents but I don’t think I can go by my deadname or she/her pronouns any longer. But my sister is only six and she's autistic so she doesn’t understand what transgender means. I don’t want to confuse her. I’m just so lost. I can’t hide this part of me forever, but I don’t know when the appropriate time is. I only have a few years before I start college and move out of the house.
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Standing Together with Our Trans Community 🏳️‍⚧️
by Heather225
Last post
 23 hours ago
...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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Weekly Prompt #3: What helped you understand and accept your sexuality/gender identity
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 2 days ago
...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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Lets turn this phrase around🌈
by Listeningsarinn
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hey rainbow land 💜 one of my favorite things that we have done as a community is turning some words and phrases around for example the word queer had been used as an insult towards us for a long while until we managed to turn it around and make it a well liked umbrella term for our community in the most loving way one of the transphobe go to phrases is «i can tell» There is almost always a comment saying well i can still tell you are a girl/a boy under every post a trans or nonbinary person makes on the internet the funny part is, no they cant even tell (:  they be accidentally making the most gender affirming comment sometimes😂 but now there is a trend going on in some social media with the hashtag #icantell What we do is we start a sentence with this phrase and continue it with a wholesome, supportive, loving opinion/observation about the person  so lets hop on this trend, shall we Think of a trans or nonbinary person you know either in real life, in cups or a content creator you love What is something you can tell about them? 
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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
 3 days 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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Uncertain Times
by WalkingSoftly
Last post
 Friday
...See more In these uncertain times, we need each other's support even more. Stay strong!
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With LGBTQ+/MOGII rights being 'attacked/repealed', more & more - what, if anything, are you doing to address this? If nothing, why not?
by WalkingSoftly
Last post
 Thursday
...See more As an 'elder' LGBTQ person, who has been involved with LGBTQ+ community for over 30 years, experiencing/witnessing atrocities, participating in 'human rights' inclusion. However, in very recent years, there seems to be a 'back lash/ attack/ repealing' of hard-fought earned rights. I am interested what the forum has to contribute, considering LGBTQ+/MOGII 'rights' may be/or already have been taken away. How are you coping?
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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
 Wednesday
...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.
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Where all my lesies at :3
by JasperTheGreat
Last post
 January 28th
...See more

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
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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)


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