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- How can I support people who are LGBT without my own sexual orientation becoming an issue?
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Be aware that if you speak out about issues related to sexual
orientation, some people may take this as an indication of your own
sexual orientation. Take time in advance to think through how you
feel about this. How do you feel about your own sexual
identity? Are you comfortable with yourself? Regardless of
your sexual orientation, a confidence in your own self-image will
translate into a comfort that leaves you less vulnerable. Likewise,
being afraid of being seen as LGBT is a homophobic response. Use
this homophobia to tap into what it may feel like to be an LGBT
person.
