Kayla is a young person from Chelmsford who identifies as part of the LGBT+ community but with no particular label.
Here, she speaks about not identifying with a label and turning experiences of bullying and homophobia into positive action, as part of the My LGBT+ Story video collection, which focuses in depth on what it’s like to be LGBT+ in the UK today in many walks of life.
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00:10 I don't really identify with a label
02:42 How I realised I wasn't straight
04:26 Being bullied for being different and its effect on me
07:00 Having a homophobic dad
08:34 Finding a teacher who really helped
10:39 The good way to ask me questions
13:44 How I'm represented as an LGBT+ person in TV and film
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The My LGBT+ Story video collection is here for LGBT+ young people from all walks of life, as well as for schools, colleges and youth groups to use. Find out more and get free access to the full collection at www.justlikeus.org/mylgbtstory.
If you’re a UK LGBT+ 18 - 25 year old who is inspired by these stories, then find out how you can volunteer for our young people’s LGBT+ charity Just Like Us at www.justlikeus.org/volunteer.
If you’re a UK educator who would like a network of support and resources for your inclusion and anti-bullying work, then find out more about School Diversity Week and Just Like Us school talks and workshops at www.justlikeus.org/schools.
To find out more about the young people’s LGBT+ charity Just Like Us, visit www.justlikeus.org.