Unhiding My Skin A Guidebook for LGBTQ+ Teens, Adults, and Allies in the Radical Journey to Self-Acceptance / Carlventures Independent Publications (ePub)

Self-acceptance is the essence of a happy life - take this journey of understanding who you are and why you should be proud of it. Sometimes the world can seem utterly against you for just existing, can't it? We've seen it with racism; it happened with sexism and with LGBTQ+ phobia.

The LGBTQ+ community has always had to endure heavy comments and hate from a society that can make expressing your authentic self very difficult. Yet, you continue to exist and persevere and are not going anywhere. You are here because you have accepted or are on the path to accepting your true self and the person you are meant to be - not to "fix" yourself to conform to what societal norms tell you to be.

Your community is incredibly inclusive - a place you can turn to for help and guidance. It is a path you can take towards feeling stronger in your identity, understanding your trauma, and hearing inspiring stories from your fellow community members. With this guide, you can go down a journey of self-discovery, no matter your gender, sexual orientation, or what stage of the journey you are in. If you've been having trouble authentically loving yourself because of your sexual orientation or gender identity and want to fit in with the world, you will find that the world needs to adapt to who you are.

Now, it's time to embrace the real you and begin to nourish a healthy relationship with yourself as you start to unhide your skin and continue your journey to self-acceptance.