How to Make Friends After Coming out As Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender

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Connect with friends that have been supportive in the past.. Avoid negative people.. Be open to new friendships.

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Connect with friends that have been supportive in the past.

Step 1

Connect with friends that have been supportive in the past.

2

Avoid negative people.

Step 2

Avoid negative people.

3

Be open to new friendships.

Step 3

Be open to new friendships.

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Be friends with people who don't care what your sexual orientation is.

Step 4

Be friends with people who don't care what your sexual orientation is.

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Connect with the LGBT community in your area.

Step 5

Connect with the LGBT community in your area.

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Find support groups for people who come out.

Step 6

Find support groups for people who come out.

7

Be an advocate.

Step 7

Be an advocate.

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Seek online support from others who identify as LGBT.

Step 8

Seek online support from others who identify as LGBT.

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Be patient in the coming out process.

Step 9

Be patient in the coming out process.

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Don't give up on yourself.

Step 10

Don't give up on yourself.

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Take pride and be confident in who you are.

Step 11

Take pride and be confident in who you are.

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