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Self-discovery and navigating one’s identity

Self-discovery and navigating one’s identity

'Self-acceptance is so scary and so important, and it can take so long, but the end result is the more freeing and happy feeling. I’m so proud to be non-binary and I can’t wait for my first Pride w…
The mission of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) is to promote the development of tourism worldwide. The IGLTA Charitable Foundation supports this goal by producing guide…
‘Don’t get hung up on gendered stereotypes, at least in private. Boys can look however they want—girls too, and everyone else as well. I’m a non-binary man who wears makeup and dresses. It’s all al…
'Don’t let labels turn you away. Figure out what you want. Experiment with clothing and see what makes you feel comfortable and what makes you feel the truest form of you.' — Erick What does it…
'Your life experiences and your own preferences are the most important ways to define yourself.' — Lara What does it mean to be a lesbian? In general terms, a lesbian is a person who is attract…
'Don’t let society tell you or categorize you as confused or greedy because of who you are. We are not confused and we know exactly what we want. Being bisexual or pansexual does not make us differ…
‘Trust your gut and allow yourself the grace and gentleness of uncertainty for as long as you need. You have your whole life to figure out who you are and what you want. You can identify as ace now…
So, you think you might be intersex! Perhaps, following strange visits to doctors during your childhood, comments from a loved one, or after looking through your medical records, you’ve begun to sus…