How to Accept Yourself as LGBT

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Look for the answers to questions you have about your sexuality.. Keep a journal. Talk to someone you trust when you're struggling, if possible.

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Look for the answers to questions you have about your sexuality.

Step 1

Look for the answers to questions you have about your sexuality.

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Keep a journal

Step 2

Keep a journal

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Talk to someone you trust when you're struggling, if possible.

Step 3

Talk to someone you trust when you're struggling, if possible.

4

Recognize that you are normal and can live a very happy life.

Step 4

Recognize that you are normal and can live a very happy life.

5

Give yourself as much time as you need to label your sexuality.

Step 5

Give yourself as much time as you need to label your sexuality.

6

See a therapist if you're having trouble processing your feelings.

Step 6

See a therapist if you're having trouble processing your feelings.

7

Release self judgement

Step 7

Release self judgement

8

Attend a pro-LGBTQ+ event to help you feel positive about your sexuality.

Step 8

Attend a pro-LGBTQ+ event to help you feel positive about your sexuality.

9

Build a support network of people who build you up.

Step 9

Build a support network of people who build you up.

10

Minimize the time you spend with people who don't accept you.

Step 10

Minimize the time you spend with people who don't accept you.

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Follow social media accounts that feature pro-LGBTQ+ content.

Step 11

Follow social media accounts that feature pro-LGBTQ+ content.

12

Enjoy pro-LGBTQ+ movies, TV shows, and books.

Step 12

Enjoy pro-LGBTQ+ movies, TV shows, and books.

13

Come out

Step 13

Come out

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Be yourself and ignore the stereotypes.

Step 14

Be yourself and ignore the stereotypes.

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Participate in pride events to celebrate who you are.

Step 15

Participate in pride events to celebrate who you are.

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Participate in pro-LGBTQ+ activism if you feel ready.

Step 16

Participate in pro-LGBTQ+ activism if you feel ready.

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