Being an ally means more than just saying you support the LGBTQ+ community, celebrating Pride Month during June, or displaying or waving a rainbow flag. Understanding a few of the key do’s and don’ts of being an LGBTQ+ ally can help you build stronger relationships and demonstrate genuine support.

For a long time, same-sex relationships have been shunned, looked down upon, and outright banned. Those of the LGBTQ+ community have long felt too afraid to be their true selves and have hidden away their thoughts and feelings out of fear of how they would be perceived or treated by others.