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do you like being in the lgbt+?
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this post was submitted on 09 Jun 2023
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Like, here's a recent example of how I don't like this new mainstream pride. I went in for a mental health episode at a youth centre, and once I mentioned my sexuality, I was referred to a Pride Space.
How is my mental illness even related to being put into a group of other queer people? I exited out of that right quick if I'm just another diversity quota.
Sometimes it can be helpful to be in a space with people who might share similar experiences. A lot of queer people experience rejection by their birth families and having other people going through the something gives them a new support system. Those organisations often have specialised therapy available and resources that can help.
Of course you shouldn't feel pressured into a space you don't feel comfortable in but your comments all seem very pointed and angry about other people's celebrations. The world can be a dark place and I also hate ~~rainbow~~ Capitalism but that's all the more reason to support small queer businesses and throw your own celebrations with friends.