BlueTraneSenior Contributor
Openly repressed...
Being mentally ill is complicated enough without also having to deal with being LGBTQIA+ in a heteronormative society. And vice versa. Many strides have been made in the right direction, at least regarding marriage equality and general same-sex relationship acceptance. And yet many people still struggle with discrimination daily. But in my case, I have a pretty good support network around me. However, years of social stigma, school bullying, and rejection from family and so-called friends have rendered me such that even now that I am in a position where I can live a reasonably fulfilled life, my own internalised prejudices and religious hangups are preventing me from going out and living my truth. I think I am destined to live a self-imposed lonely existence. IDK, I think I should pursue support for this sort of thing.
