National survey finds safety and affirmation essential fundamental needs for LGBTQA+ young people
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Alexander Dalton gains happiness and fulfilment through advocacy work for LGBTQA+ youth.
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When nearly 5,000 LGBTQA+ young people were asked what makes them feel good about themselves, the answers that stood out the most were remarkably simple.
One 17-year-old respondent answered: When I m laughing with my friends and I m able to forget anxiety and depression because I love them and they make me happy.
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Another wrote: Being surrounded by people that understand, while another said: When I dress the way I want to without noticing judging stares.