• some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org
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    19 hours ago

    One-third of LGBTQ+ minors who were outed without their consent were more likely to experience depression, as well as face less support from their families, according to a study from the University of Connecticut. Two-thirds said that the event caused significant stress.

    As someone who has experienced depressive episodes all my life (suicidal at 4th grade), I can’t imagine how this helps kids.

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      3 hours ago

      Suicidal at 4th? I was suicidal in 6th!

      People don’t get that we’ve lived different lives. Also, do you know less than one in ten of us makes it to adulthood? You’re the first other one I’ve met!

      Glad somebody made it!

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        Sorry, I’m curious what the “us” here is? I had my first suicidal ideation in 4th grade as well.

        As a kid/teen I never thought I’d live past 30. Not necessarily by my hand, but I just felt so sure there was a cut off point for me. Yet I did and I’m still here.

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        Also, do you know less than one in ten of us makes it to adulthood?

        Oh, what really? Do you have a source you can point me to? That’s super phenomenal if true. Cheers to us for surviving. I hope you’re enjoying life.