GLBTQ alliance

Questioning is a term that can refer to a person who is questioning their sexual or gender identity. It is a natural process of healthy identity development for ALL people. You may find yourself unsure of your physical, sexual, and/or emotional attraction. Exploring could be short-lived or a lifelong process. Being questioning does not define either one’s identity or sexual behavior. Questioning people may be monogamous or abstinent or may have multiple sexual partners. Most importantly is that you have caring people around you to support you in wherever this process takes you.

Feeling like you can’t talk about questioning your identity can be overwhelming for many people. Having to hide your feelings or thoughts can make you feel like hurting yourself, taking senseless risks, using alcohol or other drugs, or attempting suicide. You may feel isolated, fearful, and depressed, especially if you don’t have anyone to talk to about questioning. If you have considered suicide, it’s important to know that you are not alone. Please call our local Switchboard of Miami GLBT Suicide Awareness Initiative hotline (305) 646-3600 available 24/7 (trilingual staff will be ready to assist in English, Spanish, and Creole). Or contact The Trevor Project, a national LGBT youth suicide prevention hotline (866) 488-7386. You and your feelings are valuable!

For more information on GLBTQ topics please browse our website or if you want to talk to someone at The Alliance, give us a call at (305) 899-8087. We are here to support you.