Don't...do drugs or alcohol. These can actually make you feel worse.
Don't...be alone. Ideally, you should be with a trusted friend or adult. If that isn’t an option, go to a public place like a library, school, mall, church, or community center.
Don't...do activities that make you feel bad. Sad music and movies, old social media posts and texts, visiting the grave of a loved one–avoid them right now.
Don't...think about negative thoughts. Find a distraction. Watch a funny video. Listen to a happy song. Eat a yummy snack. Draw something.
What to do instead? Talk with someone. Use your safety plan (check it out in your profile). Make a schedule for your day and stick to it. Make time for things that you used to enjoy and do them. Remember your personal goals and values and write them down.
You are brave for continuing to make the choice to live, and you are not alone. Please reach out. BeMe Crisis Line: 1-866-439-2363. Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. The Trevor Project for members of the LGBTQ community: Text START to 678678.
Learn about LGBTQIA+ history! To fully appreciate how far we have come, while also recognizing how far we still have to go, it helps to understand how we got to where we are today
Get involved! Look into pride-themed events this month in your local area, join online Pride celebrations, wear pride colors, support local LBTQIA+ charities & businesses, throw an all-things-rainbow party!
Get creative with it! Make a Pride playlist (+share with your friends), do arts and crafts with a Pride theme (try tie dye, bracelet making, painting, or crocheting) , decorate your room for pride!
Watch LGBTQIA+ shows & movies – throw a “watch party” with your friends where you watch shows and movies that feature LGBTQIA+ stories! Some examples: The Owl House, Dead End Paranormal Park, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Steven Universe, Love Simon, But I’m a Cheerleader, Disclosure
Be yourself, respect others' identities, boost the awareness, and embrace the wonderfully diverse person you are, always!
