LGBTIQ+ stories to inspire you
Read, watch and listen to the inspirational stories of everyday LGBTIQ+ Australians.
Hear about their experiences with mental health, how they got support, and what they do to stay well.
Read, watch and listen to the inspirational stories of everyday LGBTIQ+ Australians.
Hear about their experiences with mental health, how they got support, and what they do to stay well.
Growing up, Sean struggled to admit to himself that he was gay. Keeping it a secret only fuelled his self-hatred. He became depressed and started to think about taking his own life.
It wasn't until he found someone to talk to that he started to see a way through, and, since coming out, Sean's life has only changed for the better.
As a transman, Jacq reflects on his early life experiences throughout high school and overcoming trauma - how he took action against depression and anxiety, and the importance of seeking support.
Kurt talks about life growing up and his experiences overcoming feelings of suicide. He reflects on how connecting with the trans community helped him on his journey to self-discovery and belonging.
Sally shares her journey through the challenges of growing up in an environment that stifled her true identity, facing discrimination, and enduring traumatic experiences.
Meet Robert, a First Nation’s man who proudly identifies as bisexual. He shares his journey of self-discovery and acceptance, touching on the importance of family, community support, and overcoming the fear of being truly seen.
Experiencing both subtle and overt discrimination due to her intersex identity, Gina reveals the emotional impact it had.
From pain to pride, Shane shares his journey of facing childhood discrimination to overcoming anxiety through counselling, finding self-acceptance, and advocating for LGBTIQ+ understanding.
Marlee reflects on the challenges of growing up with a non-binary identity and the struggle with depression that began in early high school.
Annaliese shares how subtle discrimination impacts her mental health and how speaking to someone has helped her not feel alone.
— Maxim from Season 2, Episode 5 of Not Alone
LGBTIQ+
Throughout this website lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) and bodily, gender, and sexuality diverse people and communities are referred to with the acronym LGBTIQ+. We recognise that there are distinct differences across the individual identities and bodily states in these communities and a wide range of diversity.
Trans
Trans is being used here as an umbrella term to cover a diverse range of experiences of sex and gender and ways of describing oneself such as trans, transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, gender questioning etc.
As an organisation that supports people from across Australia, Beyond Blue acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay respect to Elders past and present.
First Nations Peoples are advised that this website may include reference to and images of deceased persons.
Beyond Blue is committed to safe inclusive spaces, policies and services for people of LGBTIQ+ communities and their families.
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