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Identity Definition & Exploration
The Cass model has six stages of identity development including:
Confusion - "Am I queer or LGBTQ+?"
Comparison- "Is this a phase? Maybe I am LGBTQ+?"
Tolerance - "I am not the only one."
Acceptance - "I will be okay."
Pride - "This is me, and I am proud"
Synthesis - "My LGBTQ identity is one aspect of me."
The Trevor Project has a great coming-out handbook with more information. Click here to check it out!
It is important to know that identity development and coming out is not a linear trajectory.
Progess is sometimes messy and that's okay!
Acceptance
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Progress is NOT linear
Be SUPER kind to yourself.
It gets better.
Just hang in there and lean on community.
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