How might you apply affirmations in a real life situation?

Here’s what some other LGBTQ+ teens have experienced and how they used affirmations to cope:

Microaggressions at school - “I am not the problem, homophobic and transphobic people and systems are!” 

Concealing identity from a parent - “Sometimes I just need to step back and take care of myself, because dealing with the stress related to my LGBTQ+ identity can be a lot.” 

Being anxious about riding the bus -  “When people or institutions stigmatize me or discriminate against, I can figure out ways to deal that work for me.”