Pieces of Our LivesPieces of Our Lives is a series of articles, taken from the Safely Out report. These are actual glimpses into the lives of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered persons here in BC. These stories have been keptanonymous to protect the confidentiality of the authors. Some are very graphic, others less so. Each tells a tale of pain and tragedy and more importantly, they tell a tale of survival, strength and hope. To our communities, if you are reading these Pieces of Our Lives and you feel overwhelmed or need help, or if you have also been a victim of violence, bashings, abuse and hate crimes, remember, you are not alone. Call your local queer support group for help or call your local emergency services, transition house or your local mental health office. Many of you may not live in an area which has any of these services or it may not be safe to contact them, consider contacting one of the Resources listed in the Violence section. We invite you to submit your own story for inclusion in the collection.
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