One phone call after I came out as a lesbian changed everything

I went from feeling helpless to hopeful (Picture: Rachel Adams 2023)

I remember the tears running down my face as I told my mum I was a lesbian.

It was 2005 and I was just 15 at the time. I felt so upset and confused, but there was no need to worry because Mum was amazing.

She suggested we get out the phone directory to see if there was help available – that’s when we came across the LGBT Foundation helpline together.

Speaking to one of their volunteer staff members, I told them I felt confused and scared, that I thought Read Entire Article