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Happy #NationalComingOutDay !

Happy #NationalComingOutDay ! Remember: ✅ Coming out is valid. ✅ Not coming out is valid. ✅ Being out only to yourself is valid. ✅ Coming out to family or friends is valid. ✅ Coming out once, or multiple times, is valid. You are loved. You are valued. PFLAG is here!

Coming out can be scary, but that doesn’t mean you have to go at it alone. This #NationalComingOutDay, we are here to support your coming out journey, no matter what form it takes

On #NationalComingOutDay, remember that coming out looks different for everyone, and it's OK not to come out too 🌈 If you're struggling, reach out to us 24/7 at: 866.488.7386 or take a look at our Coming Out Handbook at trvr.org/ComingOut 📲 🎨 art by @DamiAnimated 🎨

Sunday, Oct. 11, marks the 32nd annual National Coming Out Day. msn.com/en-us/news/us/…

“Your pronouns matter. You matter. You are loved.” lgbtqnation.com/2020/10/neil-g…

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Monica Roberts, a transgender activist and journalist who paved the way for trans rights in the media. Today, we mourn her loss and honor her legacy to fight for the injustices against trans people. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2020/…

Happy #BiVisibilityDay!

To kick-off #CelebrateBisexualityDay today, GLSEN encourages all bi identities to post using #ILoveBiself, telling us all the things you love about being bi — we see you and we love you! glsen.org/bi

"According to GLSEN’s reports, over half of all LGBTQ+ Black, Latinx, Indigenous and AAPI students feel unsafe in their schools just for being who they are." thehill.com/changing-ameri…

Next week, we’re hosting a webinar on LGTBQ+ student safety and back to school. Did you know that 59.5% of LGBTQ students felt unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation?

"In order to really make sense of what genderqueer means, it’s important to remember that gender isn’t always black and white." healthline.com/health/transge…

"This is an exciting glimpse into the spreading acceptance of gender-neutral pronouns. The Trevor Project points out that 'respecting pronouns is part of creating a supportive and accepting environment, which impacts well-being and reduces suicide risk.'" pride.com/news/2020/7/30…

"Transgender Heaven gives you a place to ask questions and a supportive community to explore your identity." pinknews.co.uk/2020/08/11/tra…

Practice compassion 💚 If you're struggling, know that we're here for you 24/7 at: 866.488.7386 or text/chat at thetrevorproject.org/help 📲 🎨 art by @drawingsofdogs 🎨 #lgbtq #trans

“Today, the court sent a clear message that schools must treat transgender students with the same dignity and respect as any other student." lambdalegal.org/blog/20200807_…

“The more we lean into gender-neutral language, the less mistakes we make, the less room for assumption, the less awkward moments." huffpost.com/entry/gendered…