As a child, Brittany Garcia always felt she was 鈥渄ifferent.鈥�

鈥淚 was such a tomboy, and I was always questioned why I don鈥檛 wear more 鈥榞irly clothes,鈥欌�� the 国产主播-Ontario student said. 鈥淚 finally figured out who I was in high school, but I was too scared to come out.鈥�

Now openly Lesbian, Brittany says Pride is about being yourself and 鈥渂eing proud of who you are.鈥�

鈥淚 officially came out in 2016 on National Coming Out Day! Ever since then I鈥檝e been living my life the way I want 鈥� out and proud,鈥� she shared. 鈥淚鈥檓 so glad my family and friends support me and love me for who I am.鈥�

Unfortunately, Brittany knows that not everyone has friends or family as supportive as hers. For those, her advice is to find allies and a safe space.

鈥淭alk to an LGBTQ+ support group. They can help you navigate the struggles that you鈥檙e facing,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 guarantee that there are many people who are going through the same struggles.鈥�

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