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In this group i have learned more than I would have ever learned if I had not decided to join the group, I learned about Harvey milk, LGBTQIA+ rights, and so much more.

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Grown-ups can help by learning more about us and being interested in who we are choosing to be.

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In the group definitely. I feel like people support my identity. but in the rest of school I don't really feel safe sharing my Identity with others. Just because The school enviorment outside of the affinity group dosen't feel safe enough to share

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Our group makes me feel so safe and supported. this space makes me feel like I can share anything and people won't judge me, like I can be whoever I want and no one will judge me and that is mostly because of our teachers, Ms. Nancy and Ms. Ricky are always saying how supportive they are and how our space is a judge free zone. It is truly amazing

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a place where you feel safe and comfortable and the people aroud you are suportive of your identity.

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show respect to kids who express themselves

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since joining this group I have learned so much about LGBTQIA+ history. Because before I joined I thought that there were only gay people and I didn't know what bisexual meant and stuff but this group has informed me so much and has helped me find my identity.

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I feel like when I do choose to speak I am heard and understood. Everyone in the room can connect at least a little bit to what your saying.

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dont be scared or worried about anything

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ME

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somewhere were you can share your thoughts and be able to know that your secret is safe

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As a pupil at PS29 for over 5 years i belive that the students are very respected by teachers and staff, and esspisaly when it comes to identity they are very involed to make sure we feel 100% safe.

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Maybe to have the LGBTQIA+ more represented inside classrooms, and all grades not just 4th and 5th graders. Pride flags, ect.

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not at all if i am being honest with myself

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i tried to tell my adults about my identity. No support just the words of "you dont have to label yourself"

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i tried to tell my adults about my identity. No support just the words of "you dont have to label yourself"

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There were times when we could not be able to be yourself. Now we are the future and we are the representatives for new generations. Most schools aren't supportive and it's important we support one another

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Be respectful, even if not sure still respect instead of hate

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teach

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to love your self no matter what

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more like what can your friends do better

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more like what can your friends do better

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ALWAYS

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that people that identified their self LGBTQIA+ were treated diffrent and were reconised that way

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Grown ups can accept people for who they are.

-Brian

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A large amount of progress that had contributed to the saftey of the LGBTQ+ community is all of the signs and colorful flags that repersent the society.

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love your self for who you are

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make us feel welcome:)

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ask about your gender

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In school it is sort of mixed. I feel safe in the group but outside of it none of my friends and teachers can relate to me so I end up feeling kind of lost. For example, only one of my friends are LGBTQIA+ but besides that NONE of my other friends can actually know what it's like to be queer or all the challenges we face.

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they can be supportive, as long as their religion doesnt go against it. ;)

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Put it in other schools; be more inclusive to EVERYONE!

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and some grownups think that kids are too young to be thinking about this and think its just a phase

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My mom doesn't understand but i do and i won't let her stop me for who i am.

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be supportive and to care when we open up to people sometimes were shutdown

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Yes...ish

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Sometimes when I want to bring up the conversation to other people, it is uncomftorble and feels unsafe

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Just keep being supportive

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IDK?

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yea

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Be suportive

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we have become strong but remember, we weren't always this way, but we are good now.

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we have become strong but remember, we weren't always this way, but we are good now.

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understand

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We all can share our own experiences to show that no one is alone

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Make their children comfortable talking to them about LGBTQIA+. Don't make weird faces, talk in a safe place, etc., etc., etc.

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i feel no one should  make you wanna cry but for me crying is my safe space.
when i cry i feel comfortable. Even though people cry bc there sad i cry bc im mad at the world. crying makes me feels better.

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It feels very good to have my parents be such big allies to me

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back in the old days you had to keeep your identity a secret

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A place that provides an emotionally safe space for group of people or individuals.

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I forgor

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Sometimes it isn't easy changing your idenity but you need to find someone to trust.

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People made others feel bad about who they are and their identity, but now we have groups to share with others how we feel knowing it is a safe space

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YEAH

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sometimes when im around people who support me

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that it was hard for them

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yes i do feel seen about my identity

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Yes, certainly! The teachers in the affinity group accept all sorts of identities, and that's one of the reasons I love it.

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Nope

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lol it true do

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Create other groups like this so that other kids feel more safe to express themselves

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Someone, Somewhere, or Something that makes you feel like you belong

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We have protested, and came back a lot after oppression each time

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It feels like I am not alone, and that everyone here is like me in their own way, and it feels special being here.

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no because i don't really share with people about my identity, except my friend b/c i can trust them.

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no because i don't really share with people about my identity, except my friend b/c i can trust them.

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Kinda. Most of my friends know but my parents don't. But most of my friends relate to me.

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letting anyone be who they want to be

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one time a group of friends didn't include me b/c i told them i was part of the LGBTQIA+ group

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By including everyone and not criticizing anyone about their identities.

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we keep what in said in this room, in this room.

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we keep what in said in this room, in this room.

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A lot of my family members judge who i am except my brothers.

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By helping others

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Yes, and its because of all the understanding people here

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People have been fighting to have the right to be themselves for a very long time.

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People have been fighting to have the right to be themselves for a very long time.

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My house

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By including and welcoming people and how it feels like you can just be yourself.

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Being able to be who you are without being judged

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sometimes i do but sometimes i dont

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A place where you can express yourself without having to worry about getting judged!

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by including everyone

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Not everyone was supported

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We learned that life was uneasy for some people.

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yes because people can relate to you

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by respecting each other

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In a safe place, you just need to relax and be yourself! Let it go, don't worry.

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by welcoming everyone

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It feels like you're surrounded by people like you and it's nice to know you're not alone.

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Slay

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makes us feel welcome

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We can talk to each other about all of our important feelings and having people understand

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knowing that whatever you say and feel, people will understand and help you

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people never felt like they could be a part of the LGBTQIA

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you don't always need to share, but if you want to, share with someone you can trust

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you don't always need to share, but if you want to, share with someone you can trust

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this group makes me feel safe, I am always surronded whith my own people

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sometimes people dont really feel that welcome sometimes, and when your inclusive to someone it can help them out im assuming. i dont know that well because of the simple fact of not experiencing stuff i guess. actually screw that, im not deleting this because i want people to realize i can have different thoughts. but you can always include people to make them feel better. like if something doesnt feel good, like a person who came out and their parents didnt support, they could come to someone. thats all for me :)

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feeling safe about who you are

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Back then not many people supported LGBTQIA+ and thought it was wrong