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When rural geography amplifies coming out consequences

I live in a small town where everyone knows everyone, and I'm scared that coming out will affect my family's business and my kids' social lives.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Visibility in tight-knit communities risks not just personal rejection but collateral damage to everyone you love.

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