National Coming Out Day 2020

October 11, 2020

If you are thinking of coming out this National Coming Out Day, October 11, GYRO and YPAS has your back! We are here to support you if needed so get in touch. Homophobia, biphobia and transphobia thrives in silence, so today our LGBTQ+ staff are out and proud, sharing their coming out stories. Remember there is no right way to come out and coming out is a personal choice so don’t feel any pressure if you are not ready to come out just yet. In the closet, or out the closet, you are still part of a beautiful LGBTQ+ community that is here to support you #NationalComingOutDay

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Amazing, thank you for the information and support. It's a scary world being a parent to a child with ASD but now I feel there is light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Such a lovely, friendly team. Thank you.
Parent/Carer

I worked with Emily. I enjoyed talking about what's going on in my life whilst it is being fun, it's never 'there's something wrong', it's always 'how do we help you' which I like. Emily is amazing, she's helped me so much and she's just a lovely person!!!
Young Person Aged 15

YPAS was the first organisation that took me in and also the quickest, Sonia helped me get through a very difficult stage in my life and has bettered me as a person. I feel better equipped to deal with situations in life and my mental health has improved overall because of it.
Young Person Aged 20

My son has loved coming to sessions each week with Lisa. He has calmed down a lot. This has been a fantastic service with people who genuinely care. Thank you, Lisa!
Parent/Carer

I felt progression and I found my strength and resilience through the sessions. I am proud of myself for staying strong and showing my commitment through the past months of my sessions. I also gained a handful of coping strategies and I maintained my balance by controlling my worries.
Young Person Aged 18