Being our authentic selves can be scary since many of us fear rejection—and for good reason. Family conflict and rejection is the main cause of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness, and LGBTQ+ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness compared to non-LGBTQ+ youth.

In this episode, we’re discussing key drivers of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness, system failures, and how we can support those struggling with housing instability.

Additional Resources:

• What Do You Know About Homelessness and Housing Insecurity? Tell us.
• Homelessness in America 2023: Statistics, Analysis, & Trends
• Homelessness Among LGBT Adults in the US
• LGBTIQ+ Homelessness: A Review of the Literature
• 49. Let's Shatter the LGBTQ+ Wage Gap
• 57. LGBTQ+ Alcoholism
• 26. Gay & Anxious
• Homelessness and Housing
• Homelessness and Housing Instability Among LGBTQ Youth
• True Colors United
• Ali Forney Center

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