What helps support gay men

Read and support queer media. Local queer media outlets have been doing the hard work for decades some for half a century and are covering the stories that directly affect our communities. Three executive orders this week alone focused on the trans community.

Read, share and if you can, financially support. We need you! Self-care is going to be more important than ever. The term is also used as an umbrella term for the entire community. Whether you are directly affected by recent events or your empathy meter is in overload, take time to take care of yourself.

Have more ideas you want to share with us? You can even start your own! Donate. Buy your next book from a queer-owned bookstore. G – Gay: Men who are emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to other men. Staying informed goes a long way.

Learn more about mental health resources that can help LGBTQIA+ people cope and thrive. Meditation, therapy, doing a hobby, spending time with friends or loved ones — these are all forms of self care. Small steps everyday, or even just when you can, can chip away at feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.

People in the LGBTQIA+ communities often face discrimination and other issues. Drop us an email at [email protected]. But there are things you can do if you are feeling helpless and want to take action. Contact your representatives. Help create a safe and accepting environment: Foster an atmosphere of acceptance, love, and support within your family or social circle.

Five Ways to Support

LGBT help is available for those going through gay-related challenges. Take a breath. If you want to support your LGBTQ+ friends and family, show up to events, talk to people in your community and have those difficult conversations.

Host an inclusive game night, sports team or book club and find your people. Find out about gay support and support groups for LGBT here. In fights for LGBTQ+ rights like marriage equality, allies played a vital role. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined eight other state attorneys general in a video created by the National Women's Law Center in promising to [ With less than two weeks until a potential Michigan government shutdown, a dangerous game is being played in Lansing that extends far beyond typical budget [ Fresh off his public humiliation over [ Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was her top choice for running mate [ Skip to Content Advertisement.

See who is advertising and support them. Allies can experience burnout too, so learn the signs and practice self-care as well. Support their access to mental health resources when needed: Connect them to supportive networks, social groups or mentors in the LGBTQ+ community.

Article appears courtesy of the News Is Outthe national collaborative of the leading local queer news publishers. Whether that is online or in-person, there are places where communities are gathering and planning how to tackle what comes next.

Help to educate and inform others. Grab a drink or a snack at your local queer bar. B – Bisexual: Individuals who are emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to people of both their gender and other genders.

Find some community. You have more power than you may think.