Fiesta Youth is giving LGBTQ+ youths a safe space in San Antonio to be their true, authentic selves.
Sergio Gonzalez, 17, is bisexual. He said he only had friends online at one point.Matthew Crow, 13, is transgender and bisexual. He said he was bullied at school because of his identity.Both teens said they struggled to find friends who understood them, and their mental health hit a low point.transgender kids for child abuse“It feels like I have a target on my back, like everybody in power is just watching my every move,” Crow said. “It’s stressful.
LGBTQ+ youth who felt high social support from their family reported attempting suicide at less than half the rate of those who felt low or received moderate social support, according to the Trevor Project.At Fiesta Youth, kids are able to express themselves to their fullest and truest selves. Youths can enjoy crafts and open-mic nights, get wellness checks and visit with LGBTQ+ guest speakers in the community.
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