New to your queerness? Here's how to find a supportive community in your area

Kitty Horblit (left), Karli Manship (center) and Hannah Bruns (right) dance at Stud Country, a national queer line dancing event, on March 25, 2025, in Brooklyn, N.Y.

It can be intimidating to enter a new queer space, especially if you're starting to explore your gender and sexuality. Organizers share advice on how to find a support network with confidence.

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