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‪Today is #timetotalk day, many people in the #LGBT+ communities suffer from mental health issues - we are here to support & listen via phone, IM & email 365 days a year #LGBTHM18‬ 

See our profile for details. 

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This article talks about growing numbers of LGBT who uses social media to reveal their chosen genders. However with this increase in using social media comes with an increase of victims of cyberbullying. The LGBT Helpline is an organization that has established a campaign to assist LGBT with their decisions to come out publicly online.

It is really good to have this kind of organization online who helps fight the LGBT rights. Members of this organization protects each other from negativities.

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Some of the amazing support we received at #dublinpride for our #itsgoodtotalk campaign in association with #eir . #gaydublin #irishgay #lgbthelpline #lgbtsupport #gayirish #lgbtiq #lgbtpride #pridemarch

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WELCOME

Hello and welcome to the LGBT helpline. Are you scared? Are you confused? Not sure what to do or expect? We will help you through that! Please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to listen and we are here to help! -LGBTHELPLINE Staff

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FTM Boyfriend

Hello dear followers! Some time ago there was a question sent to me through this blog and because of reasons I haven't seen this until now. This person hasn't re-sent their question yet and thanks to Sarah & Stephanie she/he got a small answer but I thought that I might add something to it with this small post. The question was:

"martyna, how is it to have a ftm partner? i know this guy who is ftm and i like him but i feel a bit scared. how is it different from having a normal boyfriend?"

To start of I have to tell you that you don't need to be scared. Just like Sarah and Stephanie said, having a ftm boyfriend is like having a 'normal' guy. Now, there are a few things that can be tricky with dating someone who is transgender. And these things differ from person to person and also on where they are with their transition. Now, I don't know where your guy is but let's say that he is at stage 0 (this is not a technical term, btw) and is pre-Testosterone and operations. This can be the most difficult stage for transgenders; then they are in the wrong body. At this stage he might have disphoria which is a disorder, and in simple terms, it is when you don't like something with your body and this often used with trans* people. This means that he might not like to having his chest or groin area touched. But that is something that you'll have talk with him about. Something else that is VERY important is to use the name that he'll give to you and use the right pronoun. If his name is Steve, make sure you say him/he/his and if this is too difficult to remember, then just use his name until it come naturally. If he is further along the transition, and maybe even finished, that you don't have that much to worry about (ofcourse, this is still induvidual!).

And do remember that it takes two to make a relationship so make sure that you two talk with eachother and if it is anything that scares you or just confuse you - talk with your partner. There is a great forum called Susan's Place  for trans* but there is also a part for SO (Significant Other) where you could talk with others in the same situation. And I'm still here if you want to talk about aaaaanything! (and so are the rest of the admins!)

This was alot more than I anticipated but I do hope that this helped you and perhaps someone else.

- Mawi

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OPENING TIMES: We will be open daily over the Christmas period from 10am-10pm. Call 0300 330 0630, IM via http://switchboard.lgbt or email

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If seeing ‘Me Too’ on your time line hard for you

Switchboard are here to listen.

We’re here 10am - 10pm, 7 days a week. Call us confidentially on 0300 330 0630, email chris@switchboard.lgbt or IM via switchboard.lgbt.  📞💻📧‬

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October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Nobody should face a mental health problem alone.

If you want to talk to Switchboard the LGBT helpline - we’re here 10am - 10pm, 7 days a week. Call us confidentially on 0300 330 0630, email chris@switchboard.lgbt or IM via switchboard.lgbt.  📞💻📧‬

Find more information here:

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/a-z-mental-health/

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#VolunteersWeek #FridayFeeling - ever thought about volunteering for a charity? Why not Switchboard! more info 👉 switchboard.lgbt//volunteer/

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Today is the start of #LGBTHM18 which will focus on Geography: Mapping the World - find out more info here via lgbthistorymonth.org.uk

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It’s #CharityTuesday. Donate the cost of this morning’s coffee to help make a difference to the lives of LGBT+ people all over the UK who call Switchboard for support. 

Text COFF44 £3 to 70070. If you can’t donate - please re-post if you can.  

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If you’ve got the back to work/post Christmas blues... 

We’re here 10am - 10pm, 7 days a week. Call us confidentially on 0300 330 0630, email chris@switchboard.lgbt or IM via switchboard.lgbt.  📞💻📧‬

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Happy New Year!!! 

Thanks to all who have supported us in 2017, here’s to 2018!

We’re here 10am - 10pm, 7 days a week. Call us confidentially on 0300 330 0630, email chris@switchboard.lgbt or IM via switchboard.lgbt.  📞💻📧‬ 

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#tbt to another archive find at Bishopsgate Institute - 'Put Your Money Where Our Mouth Is'  Our next fundraiser: http://switchboard.lgbt/outings

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‪A year ago today the world witnessed the tragic #Orlando shootings - our thoughts & love to al l#LoveisLove #PrideMonth‬

If you need to talk about the events in London, we’re here 10am - 10pm, 7 days a week. Call us confidentially on 0300 330 0630, email chris@switchboard.lgbt or IM via switchboard.lgbt.  📞💻📧‬ 

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Need to talk?

If you need to talk, we’re here 10am - 10pm, 7 days a week. Call us confidentially on 0300 330 0630, email chris@switchboard.lgbt or IM via switchboard.lgbt.  📞💻📧‬