Holiday gatherings can sometimes bring up challenging and triggering conversations, especially for LGBTQIA+ folks. You might be worried that someone will ask you inappropriate questions about your identity, or you may not want to have conversations about the current political climate. If you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation, here are some things you can say to handle and diffuse the conversation while protecting your mental health, from a FOLX therapist and a Crisis Text Line clinician.
Change the subject by saying something like…
Be direct and let the person know that their comment is not okay by saying something like…
Remember, you can always leave. Take the space you need by saying something like…
Need extra support? Thanks to our partnership with Crisis Text Line, our community can text 'FOLX' to 741741 to reach a live volunteer crisis counselor, 24/7. Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, confidential text-based mental health support in both English and Spanish and is also available via WhatsApp or web browser.
You can also book a visit with one of our LGBTQIA+ therapists here.
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