Being a member of the LBGT+ Community, or even being an ally to the LGBT+ Community, you become aware of the many opinions and judgments that are placed upon anyone and everyone who identifies as anything included in the acronym. Sometimes it can get disheartening to be subjected to the various appointed identities that aren't true, and sometimes you need to hear something up-lifting. Here's a list of things that I want each and every one of you to remember whenever you may be feeling down or need some sort of pick me up. I have a list of 31 statement that I want you all to hear.
These are the first 15 statements that I want you to hear. There are many negative adjectives that someone in our community could be referred to as. I want you to always remember...
1. You are not weird.
2. You are not abnormal.
3. You are not gross.
4. You are not helpless.
5. You are not obnoxious.
6. You are not broken.
7. You are not disturbing.
8. You are not offensive.
9. You are not repulsive.
10. You are not overrated.
11. You are not imperfect.
12. You are not taboo.
13. You are not condemned.
14. You are not annoying.
15. You are not defeated.
Here is the next 15 statements I want you to hear. Members of our community don't hear it enough so I want all of you to know...
16. You are valid.
17. You are beautiful.
18. You are human.
19. You are magnificent.
20. You are delightful.
21. You are courageous.
22. You are enchanting.
23. You are lively.
24. You are loved.
25. You are impactful.
26. You are worthy.
27. You are supported.
28. You are brave.
29. You are important.
30. You are enough.
Lastly, we must all always remember that no matter what hardships our community may face...
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