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How LGBTQIA+ Content Creators Navigate Self-Discovery and Foster Inclusive Online Communities

  • Posted on Jun 10, 2024Jun 10, 2024
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How LGBTQIA+ Content Creators Navigate Self-Discovery and Foster Inclusive Online Communities

Jun 10, 2024   •   Edgardo Toledo

Every LGBTQIA+ person’s coming out story is different, showing the unique, colorful, and sometimes difficult journeys they’ve taken to discover their true selves. In the fifth edition of its annual Pride Conversations, Google Philippines led an insightful discussion featuring YouTube creators on self-discovery and building a safe space to help them navigate their LGBTQIA+ identity.

The journey to self-discovery and building safe spaces

Yani Villarosa

Coming out and accepting one’s sexual orientation and gender identity are not always easy for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. It can be a long and confusing process, so it’s perfectly fine to not have things figured out right away and to come out only when they’re ready.

With the rise of platforms like YouTube, it’s now easier to find content that showcases different facets of LGBTQIA+ lives and their experiences in discovering their identity.

“No one is pressuring you to come out, only do it when you’re ready. If you’re still figuring things out, you can Google resources to educate yourself and also find YouTube creators that resonate with your queer journey,” Joshua Cruz said.

The lifestyle creator also admitted they didn’t need to come out because of their supportive family. Joshua is paying it forward by supporting their viewers’ LGBTQIA+ journey, encouraging them to express themselves freely.

Yani Villarosa said it’s also important for influential creators like herself to remind her social media followers to slow down.

“Social media can be so fast-paced that people feel the need to broadcast everything. When they see others coming out, they might feel they must match their pace. It’s really important to tell them to slow down, especially if they look up to you.”

 

The struggles of self-expression

Icoy Rapadas, an ally of Roanne and Tina, shares his insights on becoming a better ally. L-R: Baus Rufo, Icoy Rapadas, Roanne Carreon

Despite the belief that the Philippines welcomes LGBTQIA+ members, many queer Filipinos struggle to express their true selves out of fear of discrimination and prejudice from loved ones. The lack of support could also make it hard to explore their sexuality and gender identity, which is why they turn to LGBTQIA+ creators and communities where they can meet like-minded people with similar experiences.

For Roanne Carreon, who is one-half of the YouTube channel Roanne and Tina and co-founder of Queer Safe Spaces (QSS), it’s about providing support and representation, especially to young LGBTQIA+ members.

“Growing up, we didn’t have role models, representation, and resources to educate people about LGBTQIA+ members. That’s why we do what we do: We wanted to create a community that can become a support system for members, especially if they’re still navigating their sexuality. It started out small, and now, we’re over 17,000 strong and we formalized QSS as a nonprofit organization,” she said.

This goes to show YouTube’s impact in helping LGBTQIA+ people navigate their self-discovery, and also show them that they can achieve so much if they live their most authentic selves.

“YouTube is that vehicle that allows for a safe space to let people dream,” Jan Angelo Ong said.

 

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Allyship and kindness go a long way for LGBTQIA+

Icoy Rapadas, an ally of Roanne and Tina, shares his insights on becoming a better ally. L-R: Baus Rufo, Icoy Rapadas, Roanne Carreon

Rec•Create founder Allison Barretto, who’s one of Jan’s closest allies, believes that being an ally to the LGBTQIA+ isn’t a difficult task. “It’s so easy to love people from the community and accept them as human. You just have to be a decent human being,” she said. “Start small, recognize your privilege, step up, and show up for your LGBTQIA+ friends.”

Icoy Rapadas, who is Roanne and Tina’s ally, echoed the sentiment of being kind to others. He also acknowledged the privilege of being a cisgender heterosexual man, admitting that he had to unlearn many things and educated himself to become a good ally. “I want to make sure that LGBTQIA+ people are comfortable around me, and to inform my straight friends that it’s not okay to say certain things about LGBTQIA+ people,” he said.

The LGBTQIA+ community needs allies who will celebrate their identity and lend a helping hand, even in the smallest ways, when they’re struggling. Whether they’re family, friends, or a colleague, they are the people who can help LGBTQIA+ people live happily and confidently.

“You don’t have to go the extra mile to help LGBTQIA+ members, but it wouldn’t kill anyone to be informed,” said Bryan Larosa, Joshua’s best friend and ally.

“Learn how to respect each and every one regardless of their gender and preference. I think that’s the most you can do.”

 

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