You are not alone, please survive

This pride month I made this embroidery thread painting to honor all those struggling to survive.

If you are in the closet, it's okay, only come out when you feel safe to do so and you are ready. I know it's painful, I see you and I love you.

If you are out and know this struggle or are making yourself small in these terrible times, it's okay. You matter. I know it's painful, I see you and I love you.

Please survive. You are not alone.

Resources, if anyone out there may need them:

https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/LGBTQIA2S/LGBTQIA2S-Crisis-Hotlines

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call: 988
Available 24/7

LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline
888-OUT-LGBT (888-688-5428)

LGBT National Help Center
Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243
Monday thru Friday, 4pm to midnight ET; Saturday from noon to 5pm ET

SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline
1-877-360-LGBT (5428)
Connects LGBT elders and caretakers with friendly responders who are ready to listen. Available 24/7, in English and Spanish, with translation in 180 languages.

Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a confidential 24/7 peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning people. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans. 
1-877-565-8860 (United States)
1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
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Trevor Project
Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678-678