# @arielledangelo on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C9coeyzMUmn
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/60882153-arielledangelo-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/7eef462069.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-07-15T14:53:10.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Arielle D’Angelo | LGBTQ+ Transformation & Empowerment Coach (@arielledangelo) — https://gondola.cc/arielledangelo

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📣 YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO ANYTHING TO VALIDATE YOUR QUEERNESS!

Your identity is about BEING, not doing!

As an LGBTQ+ empowerment coach I cannot tell you how many people come to me and tell me that they feel pressure (typically from outside of the lgbtq+ community) to have certain experiences so they can “prove” their identity to those around them.

While for some people having a safe romantic and/or seggsual experience can be really empowering and affirming, this isn’t necessary for everyone! And rushing into any experience when your body and nervous system does not feel ready, can be unsafe, disempowering and dysregulating. 

You are valid in your queer identity regardless of your “level of experience.” Disregard anyone who tells you otherwise. Often these people are speaking from a lack of education and awareness, but this can be harmful nonetheless. 

Looking for more support in your journey or want to chat about how to lead a more empowered, confident and connected life? Comment or dm me “CONFIDENCE” to chat about support 🌈🫶✨

#lgbtq #wlw #comingout #queerness #lgbtqsupport #confidence #empowerment

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## Tags

wlw, queerness, lgbtq, comingout, confidence, empowerment, lgbtqsupport

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