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a God also teach that God loves all of His people. He will help us do that too if we ask.</i></p><p id="0c30">Bonus tip: If you’ve never really known someone who is LGBTQ, you have a lot more myths to bust than you know. I invite you to go here to learn three myths about LGBTQ allies.</p><div id="967b" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/3-ugly-myths-about-lgbtq-allies-6451744f09db"> <div> <div> <h2>3 Ugly Myths About LGBTQ Allies</h2> <div><h3>You Really Can be an Ally and Still be Yourself</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*eOVpsthLWBDMrujJ)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="be6c">Then, <a href="https://medium.com/me/stories/unlisted">click here</a> for one of the biggest myths of all.</p><p id="3714">If you’re ready to look at how you can start taking small steps toward a growing, improved relationship with your LGBTQ love one, this is a good place to start.</p><div id="2ae8" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/are-you-an-ally-or-are-you-anonymous-b154a3ed117a"> <div> <div> <h2>Are You an Ally or Are You Anonymous?</h2> <div><h3>How to start standing up for your LGBTQ loved one today.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*tUO9d0twZ7qhUu32YRbgqQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="c795">Thanks for reading! You are appreciated!</p></article></body>

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3 Super Scary Myths About LGBTQ People

and the life-changing truth inside

A lot of people have a rough time accepting that someone they love is a member of the LGBTQ community. It conflicts with everything they believe.

And someone you love is in that LGBTQ family, aren’t they? You’re in the right place to start destroying some heart-breaking myths that are super scary for a lot of people.

Super Scary Myths About LGBTQ People #1 Gay people will hit on me if I am supportive.

The Reality No. They won’t. If you’re heterosexual, gay people are no more interested in hitting on you than you are in hitting on them. Period. Remember, that’s the whole reason you find them so different- they aren’t attracted to the same type of people you are. Relax. LGBTQ people are exactly like you- only they have a different sexual identity than you do. Reach out in sincere friendship and everyone wins.

Super Scary Myths About LGBTQ People #2 LGBTQ People are Mentally Ill

The Reality: The sad truth is that up until 1987, homosexuality WAS listed as a mental illness in the diagnostic manual (DSM) used by the APA (American Psychiatric Association.) Today, in the United States, the APA is gay-affirming and encourages all patients to accept their sexuality and celebrate who they are. Many times, things that are seen as mental disorders at one point in history, are viewed from a much healthier perspective as the social stigma is relieved. Sexual identity is not a mental illness. It is not a physical illness. Sexual identity is a very real part of who a person is.

Super Scary Myths About LGBTQ People #3 Gay People Don’t Believe in God

The Reality: LGBTQ people have varied spiritual and religious beliefs, just like heterosexual people do. Period. Most religious texts that center on a God also teach that God loves all of His people. He will help us do that too if we ask.

Bonus tip: If you’ve never really known someone who is LGBTQ, you have a lot more myths to bust than you know. I invite you to go here to learn three myths about LGBTQ allies.

3 Ugly Myths About LGBTQ Allies

You Really Can be an Ally and Still be Yourself

medium.com

Then, click here for one of the biggest myths of all.

If you’re ready to look at how you can start taking small steps toward a growing, improved relationship with your LGBTQ love one, this is a good place to start.

Are You an Ally or Are You Anonymous?

How to start standing up for your LGBTQ loved one today.

medium.com

Thanks for reading! You are appreciated!