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.
Self loathing, depression and embracing love -Sean's coming out experience
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.
— 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.
"I felt like I’d been believed for the first time... it was really refreshing to have that support from someone, especially an actual professional.
It was nice to finally feel like I wasn’t alone."
- Rachael, Beyond Blue Speaker
When people feel all alone this Christmas, your kindness today means Beyond Blue counsellors will be there 24/7, to listen and support when it matters most.
