a gentle note
If today is heavy, please put yourself first.
Some of the writing here may bring up old feelings — or new ones. That's okay. Take a break. Drink water. Text the person who always picks up. If you'd like to talk to someone trained for this, here are a few places that hold space well.
iCall (India)
Free psychosocial counselling by mental health professionals.
icall@tiss.edu · +91 9152987821
Trevor Project (US)
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ young people.
thetrevorproject.org · 1-866-488-7386
Switchboard LGBT+ (UK)
A listening service for anyone who needs to talk about sexuality, gender, or identity.
switchboard.lgbt · 0800 0119 100
Nazariya QFRG (India)
A queer feminist resource group offering community and support.
nazariyaqfrg.wordpress.com
It Gets Better Project
Stories and resources from LGBTQ+ adults around the world.
itgetsbetter.org
Trans Lifeline
Peer support hotline run by and for trans people.
translifeline.org
a small reminder
You do not have to be in crisis to ask for help. Wanting to talk is enough of a reason.