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LGBTQ+ and coming out support in United Arab Emirates

For coming out, questioning, transitioning and finding your people. Talk with people in United Arab Emirates who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.

Next gathering in the United Arab Emirates circle: Weekly check-in Β·

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Help for LGBTQ+ and coming out in United Arab Emirates

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Steady Hands Care, Dubai

Run by people who have been through lgbtq+ and coming out and faith crisis and leaving religion themselves.

Mon to Fri, 9 to 5

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It Gets Better Project

Stories and a global directory of LGBTQ+ support organisations.

From people who came through it

  • β€œI was right where you are in 2023. Back then it was married with kids and only now admitting it to myself. I laugh properly again. It doesn't stay this heavy. You've got this, even if it doesn't feel like it.”

    Roberto from Arequipa Β· been through lgbtq+ and coming out
  • β€œHello from the other side of it. Two years ago, that was me. The worst part was a waiting list for the gender clinic. Yesterday I booked a holiday. You've got this, even if it doesn't feel like it.”

    Oanaz T Β· been through lgbtq+ and coming out
  • β€œI was 57 when I started telling people. You might be younger, you might be older. It doesn't matter. The first person is the hardest. For me it was my brother. He didn't say much, then called two days later to check I was okay. That was enough. You don't have to tell everyone at once. One person is a start. And if it goes badly, that is not the end of your story. You are still here, still yourself. Keep going.”

    gold_ink83 Β· been through lgbtq+ and coming out
  • β€œComing out is different for everyone. For me, my dad stopped talking. That hurt more than I expected. But some people surprised me. My brother let me in. A friend from class checked on me. The waiting list for the clinic is long, but I'm still here. If you're just starting, take it slow. You don't have to tell everyone at once. And if someone walks away, it says more about them than you. Keep the people who stay.”

    Brief Orchard Β· been through lgbtq+ and coming out

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