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More than half of LGBTQIA+ youth haven’t told their parents they’re queer—scared of rejection, with a quarter feeling unsafe at home, some even hearing they’re a “punishment from God” or “genetic failure.” Outside, six in ten report feeling unsafe on the streets, facing daily harassment and aggression. Advocacy groups warn it’s a crisis, but stress most parents eventually accept their kids—and resources like helplines and school support are growing to help these young people find safer spaces to be themselves.

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