Assuming that forced migrants are now safe in the West is a harmful myth. While it may be relatively safer than the conditions they fled, forced migrants continue to face significant threats. Racism, xenophobia, and anti-migrant sentiments are pervasive, as highlighted by the racist and Islamophobic riots across the UK in the summer of 2024, culminating in the tragic arson attack on a hotel housing migrants.

Embracing your truth as an LGBTQ+ person often involves navigating shame, fear, rejection, and the need for safety. This blog explores how self-acceptance is shaped by lived experience, trauma, and social context, while highlighting the importance of compassion and supportive spaces. It centres the role of affirming relationships, community, and therapy in helping LGBTQ+ people live more authentically without pressure or judgement.