With a record number of social and political stressors facing young LGBTQ+ people, the Trevor Project has released a collection of advice given by young queers to their peers.The responses were taken from the organizations 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People which made the following open-ended request to respondents (who were between the ages of 13 and 24): We would love for you to share a message of advice or encouragement to other young people in the LGBTQ community. Related Pro-LGBTQ+ laws boost queer peoples mental health I walk around my city, and I see businesses that have gay pride flags and pride flags in their windows, one gay man said. One respondent wrote, Finding a sense of community helps so much, whether its online or in person. Just find a place where you can ask questions and read about other peoples experiences. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Another stressed the importance of envisioning a better future and doing what one can to cultivate community support now.Find your group and work towards where you wanna be in life and youll make it there, one wrote, as other offered encouraging words like, Keep pushing, Keep going for another day, Just keep going, please, and Please keep strong.Another urged resilience and perseverance. Be yourself always, they wrote. You may lose connections along the way but trust, theres someone out there who will love you. Another respondent agreed, writing, Just look for the people who love you no matter what.Others urged self-compassion and patience as young people figure out their identities. One such message said, Dont rush finding your identity. Take your time to explore, and dont be afraid to take up labels if they feel right at the time. Some respondents suggested repeating self-affirmations like the following:I love you.I believe in you.You got this.You are so strong and you are deserving of love always.Wake up everyday, and tell yourself you love yourself until, one day, you believe it, one young person wrote.Other respondents acknowledged the adversity faced by young LGBTQ+ people, whether in politics or unaccepting homes.[Its] very easy to think that the entire world [despises] you for who you are when your home environment conveys that, one wrote. You might not feel safe and happy now, another wrote, but hopefully, there will come a day when you find your home. Dont let the people around you tell you that you cant love who you want and feel what you want to feel, one respondent wrote.Another added, I know things look down right now and its hard to see past the hate thats being spread but it always helps to remember that most people dont hate us and that there are tons of us out there that are willing to help.Weve always been here. And we always will be, another wrote. They cannot erase us.Other respondents advised doing things to lessen negativity.Ignore the Idiots and cut people off if [you] have too [sic]. Life is too short to care what people think about you and they dont even have to live your life and experience the things you do. In the same vein, another respondent replied, Dont let the people around you tell you that you cant love who you want and feel what you want to feel.Peer support is associated with lower levels of emotional and behavioral distress among LGBTQ+ young people, the Trevor Project wrote. However, not all LGBTQ+ young people have consistent access to peer support, especially LGBTQ+ young people who hold multiple marginalized identities.As such hearing words of encouragement and advice from fellow LGBTQ+ young people has never been more needed, the group added.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.