Kyra | Finding A Safe Space | headspace

28th October, 2020    |    By  headspace    |     842

Kyra shares their story about having a safe space to be your full and true self. For many young people, it can be a really challenging experience figuring out who you are. This can mean exploring your gender identity and sexuality, which can lead to and uncomfortable feelings. “It’s so important to seek help because no one should have to go through these kinds of overwhelming feelings by themselves.” For Kyra, coming out was really important. “It was the best thing I’ve ever done!” But it wasn’t easy. Which is why it’s important to know that you’re not alone and that there’s a strong LGBTIQA+ community to embrace and support you. headspace has helped thousands of young people from the LGBTIQA+ community get the support they need. Learn more about the importance of finding a safe space to be who you are: headspace.org.au/not-always-glitter For more information and helpful tips, to find your nearest headspace centre or for online and telephone support, visit: https://headspace.org.au/ headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. Subscribe to the headspace YouTube channel for more youth-focused mental health videos.


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Kyra | Finding A Safe Space | headspace

I always felt like I was a little bit of an oddball in my regional space. I was bullied, and I felt completely alone. I wasn’t like anyone else around me.

Coming out was really important to me. Again, it allowed me to become my full and true self. It was absolutely terrifying, but it was the best thing I’ve ever done.

If I could chat to little me, I would tell them it’s okay to feel how you’re feeling. It’s totally valid. You will get to a space where you feel like your true self, and I love you.

It was really great to have a couple of people on my side to really cheer me on throughout the process. I feel so empowered, especially coming from a regional space where the queer visibility just isn’t there.

I feel really empowered to give all of the other young oddballs in my area reassurance that they’re not the oddballs. They are truly awesome.

It’s so important to seek help because no one should have to go through these kinds of overwhelming feelings by themselves. Whether it’s friends, family, other loved ones, or anyone else in your community, help is there, and it’s important to reach out.

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