Many of us remember what it was like to be an LGBTQ youth and the unique struggles we faced. Some kept our identity a secret, afraid to lose people we loved, our jobs, our communities. More than a few of us were kicked out of our homes and disowned by our families. We likely did not have a welcoming and affirming space like The Hillcrest and South Bay Youth Centers, to help us along our journey - to meet other people like us, discover ourselves and our voices, to provide resources, to feel welcomed, valued, and supported, and to find belonging in community.