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When the LGBTQ+ community questions your identity

I came out as bi to my gay friends and they said I was just confused or in denial and now I feel more alone than when I was in the closet.

Hypatia
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Belonging requires recognition, but even marginalized communities can become gatekeepers of authenticity.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with LGBTQ+ Life?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.