Expectations of Rejection

This is the stress you feel when you walk through the world expecting to be rejected, or anticipating discrimination or prejudice for being LGBTQ+.  You might feel this way because of past experiences or because of the accurate assumption that our society is often prejudiced against LGBTQ+ people. It’s like you are walking on eggshells, wondering whether there will be a hateful experience directed at you just around the corner. This feeling of being hypervigilant adds up over time and can affect your mental health.