Disclaimer: I have several friends who are part of the LGBT+ community. I tried to write this post as objectively as possible, and I mean no disrespect to anyone!

If you have questions for me, please make a constructive comment on this post, or use my Contact page.

Thank you!

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What does the acronym LGBT+ stand for?

Source: We know what LGBT means but here’s what LGBTQQIAAP stands for

L – Lesbian

• A woman who is attracted to other women.

G – Gay

• A man who is attracted to other men, or broadly, people who identify as homosexual.

B – Bisexual

• A person who is attracted to both men and women.

T – Transgender

• A person whose gender identity is different from the sex listed on their birth certificate.
• FTM: Female-to-male.
• MTF: Male-to-female.

Q – Queer

• Some want to reclaim this term, but others continue to find this offensive.
• I personally do not use this term in my vocabulary.

Q – Questioning

• A person who is exploring sexuality or gender identity.

I – Intersex

• A person whose body is not definitively male or female.
• Example: A male with a vagina, a female with a penis, etc.

A – Allies

• A person who identifies as straight, but supports people in the LGBT+.
• Since high school, I have considered myself to be an ally, or advocate for the community.

A – Asexual

• A person who is not attracted to people of any gender, in a sexual way.

P – Pansexual

• A person whose sexual attraction is not based on gender.
• The person may also be gender fluid, or fluid with their sexual identity.

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In addition, I want to list this as well:

GQ – Genderqueer (non-binary)

• People whose gender identities are not exclusively masculine or feminine.
• Having two or more genders – Bigender, trigender, or pangender.
• Having no gender – Agender, nongendered, genderless, genderfree, or neutrois.
• Moving between genders or having a fluctuating gender identity – Genderfluid.
• Being third gender or other-gendered – Those who do not place a name to their gender.

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In a recent Facebook Messenger conversation with a friend, I expressed my commitment as an ally, which I believe they appreciated seeing / hearing.

In the same conversation, the topic turned to equality. As much as I would like for everyone to be treated fairly and equally in this world, we are still so far from it. There is still so much prejudice and stigmatization.

As an individual, I want to be as accepting and loving as I possibly can.

As a Christian, I have been taught that we should love others unconditionally.

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Resources

• 7 Cups of Tea – LGBTQ Chat Room
• GLAAD
• GLSEN – Student Action
• GSA Network
• It Gets Better Project
• LGBTQ – NAMI (Find Support)
• LGBTQ Youth – stopbullying.gov
• PFLAG
• Q Card Project
• The Trevor Project

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What about you? What are your thoughts?

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Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂