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#MyStoryOutLoud | a project of Advocates for Youth
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As we recognize #lgbthistory Month, #comingout for me was a very interesting experience. I decided to write my parents a note and did not want them to talk about it with me until the next day. At the point that I decided that I needed to come out. I was confident in who I was and who I want it to be. when my parents ended up looking at the letter my mom was more worried because I identify as #pansexual and she did not completely know what that was and she was just used to people saying that they were #gay, #lesbian, #bisexual, and #transgender.

My mother worried for my mental health because at the time and still today we’re still dealing with some homophobia. My dad mostly agreed with my mom but really had no words to describe of how he felt.  my story is a very unique but simple story and I understand that others go through different issues of coming out, but I always remind people when I tell my story that there is always Support that is out there when you’re ready to tell your story. 

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Stephon Camp

They/Them He/Him

Louisville, KY

Youth Activist Alliance

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LGBT Health Awareness week highlights challenges faced by LGBT youth, offers insight on how they thrive, & enhances the awareness among physicians, policy makers, etc. about the existing disparities in order to provide competent care. Download the social media toolkit here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bcI03GQ1-iApi3UgTOvQtQnbNlI6ZYQM

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Today we recognize National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), a day dedicated to raising awareness about the disproportionate impact of HIV in Latinx communities in the United States, Puerto Rico and territories.


When LGBTQ Latinx youth are shamed or denied care, they seek out other providers or stop pursuing care. Healthcare providers can adopt LGBTQ inclusive trainings, policies, and practices so youth obtain welcoming care.

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“The 1st time I “came out” to my family & friends, I didn’t want to have the conversation in person. So, I posted my preferred name & my pronouns on Facebook.  Fortunately, some showed their support by positively reacting to the post. 

However, the post did not signal the end of my journey.  I often use different pronouns, &  I’m still not sure how I identify. Coming out is still a process for me. With support, I’ve learned that that’s okay.” - Tyunique, Philadelphia 

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For National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Leo discuss why he advocates for eliminating HIV stigma and promoting HIV awareness. National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day highlights the work of youth activists and educators around HIV and what’s still needed to better serve young people today.

For more stories, visit mystoryoutloud.org

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On March 22nd, Erick hosted a webinar on PrEP 101 to talk about how it prevents the transmission of HIV, how to access it and it’s importance for young people, especially for him. 

“I was hospitalized when I was 16 for syphilis. After my experience in the hospital, I vowed to myself that I would not let a 16 year old or anyone go without knowing about STIs or HIV prevention because I didn’t want them to be in the same predicament I was in. Luckily, syphilis is curable but at the same time, I didn’t know about it, my mom didn’t know about it.

For more information about PrEP visit https://prepisforyouth.org/

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