![]() The effect of being “seen” in this way, is profound and enduring. ![]() Even before they work out what’s different about them, it’s likely their peers, families and schoolteachers have spotted the signs. Gay, bi, and trans men grow up knowing heterosexual and cisgender is the default, sometimes in very hostile environments. Constant 'debates' about trans existence, coupled with everyday experiences of misgendering and transphobic bullying – which 8 out of 10 trans kids experience – take a massive toll on mental health, meaning trans people have frighteningly high rates of suicidal thoughts." “Bisexual people have historically been rejected from both straight and gay communities, meaning there’s very little support available when they're struggling. “Discrimination and hate crime are still common, and have increased since Brexit, and many gay men still internalise a sense of shame due to rejection and alienation,” says Meg-John.
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