More than half of LGBTQ+ adults have felt isolated from their family due to their sexuality or gender identity – but some did feel better after coming out, a study has found. A poll of 500 LGBTQ+ adults found 57 per cent felt they had no-one to turn to after coming out, with 49 per cent also feeling isolated from their friends.
As a result, despite 38 per cent feeling relieved and 32 per cent feeling happy after disclosing their true feelings, over a quarter (26 per cent) were left feeling vulnerable, while 17 per cent felt alone. Worryingly, 16 per cent feel unable to reach out to friends or family when they need to speak about personal problems.
For some, their relationship has only worsened since they came out as LGBTQ+ with their family (14 per cent) and friends (30 per cent). But 25 per cent said their relationship is now better than it was before.
