Periagoge
Scenario

Why coming out to LGBTQ+ friends can feel worse than straight ones

I finally told my gay best friend I'm bisexual and he said I'm just afraid to fully commit to being gay, like I'm some kind of coward.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Rejection from those who should understand cuts deeper because it shatters the assumption of solidarity within marginalized communities.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Bisexual and pansexual identity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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