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When others refuse to acknowledge your authentic self

I came out as gay two years ago and my family still introduces me without mentioning my girlfriend like she doesn't exist.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're confronting the painful reality that living authentically doesn't guarantee acceptance or recognition from those you love.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Existentialist authenticity vs. bad faith?”

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