We Are Changing

From the beginning of humankind, we have needed each other for survival. 

Humanity is always evolving, progressing and improving. With change comes uncertainty, which can lead to fear, misunderstanding and ignorance of the unknown. 

Being apart of the LGBTQIA+ community can come with a huge wave of emotions, feelings and ideas. 

For many LGBTQIA+ people, family rejection is one of the most painful and damaging aspects of their identity. Coming out can result in abandonment, emotional abuse, or even physical violence from family members. A sense of isolation, combined with experiences of bullying and harassment, increases the likelihood of mental health struggles. Youth are particularly vulnerable, as they may lack access to safe spaces or supportive adults.

The LGBTQIA+ community has been instrumental in pushing for legislative reforms and policies that protect and promote the rights of sexual and gender minorities. These efforts have led to the decriminalization of homosexuality in many parts of the world, as well as advances in workplace protections, adoption rights, healthcare access, and marriage equality.

Continued advocacy is needed to ensure that LGBTQIA+ individuals are not left behind in areas such as healthcare access, employment discrimination, and criminal justice reform.

One thing is for sure, we need to come together as a society and support each other through these evolutionary moments in life. Creating a safe supportive community is crucial for individuals to be able to express themselves freely without fear of judgment, discrimination, rejection or harm. 

These community spaces foster mental and emotional resilience, offering solidarity, support, understanding, advice, and empowerment. Below is a map of some groups or centers offering services to the LGBTQIA+ community.