Hi Friend of Trevor,

Meet Charlie.

At 12, she ran away from an unaccepting home and family. Eventually, Charlie’s school principal adopted her and provided the stability, love, acceptance, and affirmation she needed to live authentically as a lesbian.We asked Charlie what advice she would give to an LGBTQ young person who feels alone. Here’s what she said:

“Find someone that you can trust. That's crucial. Because sometimes we feel helpless, we feel like there's something wrong with us and there's nothing wrong with us. You're beautiful as who you are.”

All of us at The Trevor Project wake up every day dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming world for LGBTQ young people like Charlie. Please support our life-saving mission by making your best gift today.

For many LGBTQ young people, Trevor’s trained crisis counselors may be the only people who say to them, “You’re beautiful as who you are.” And we know that can be a life-saving affirmation. Your gift today will help ensure that Trevor can be there for them — 24/7/365, always free, and always confidential. Please be as generous as you can.

Gratefully,

Megan Stowe
she/her/hers
Head of Content
The Trevor Project

P.S. This week, we’ll be sharing more “Stories of Pride” like Charlie’s. Her journey proves how support and affirmation help LGBTQ young people shine. Let’s create a loving world for them. Please make your gift today. Thank you again!