LGBTQ|LOVE| BECOMING AN ALLY

3 Ugly Myths About LGBTQ Allies

You Really Can be an Ally and Still be Yourself

Being known as an LGBTQ ally is uncomfortable for many people. It can be downright scary.

I was talking to a parent the other day who was frightened of losing her Christian friends if she called herself an ally. And keeping your most important relationships is why you’re here, right?

Here are three of the biggest myths about why people fear becoming an ally and how you can overcome them.

Ugly Ally Denial Myth #1

I am a Christian, so I can’t be an ally.

Digging in-many people believe supporting the LGBTQ community is a sin, and they cannot condone it and feel right with God.

Truth: Being a Christian and connecting to God, is all about love

Ugly Ally Denial Myth # 2

Being an ally means I am secretly gay.

Digging in: People are conclusion jumpers. People love to jump to conclusions and you will not stop them. Always consider a false rumor as an opportunity to see who knows you well and who doesn’t.

Truth: The people you can trust are the people who trust you. You’ll quickly find out who your real friends are.

Ugly Ally Denial Myth # 3

Allies need to be activists

Digging In- Being an ally doesn’t have to include marching and yelling and walking in parades on Pride Day.

Truth- The term ally could be part of the problem. Instead, consider learning how to understand and communicate can be called being a parent or sister, or friend.

These 3 Ugly Ally Denial Myths are a starting place. Get started on your next nugget of Ally Building by visiting here and letting yourself grow.

Thank you for reading.

If this is your first time here, take a quick look at this introduction.

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