Reach out to a LGBTQ-friendly hotline in Zimbabwe today
If you’re questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity, or if you’re experiencing problems as a result of identifying as LGBTQ, you’re not alone. If you're struggling with any of the below, there are 1 helplines in Zimbabwe that you can reach out to for support.
Feeling constrained by gender norms
Fantasising about removing or changing your reproductive/sexual organs
Feeling frustrated and angry that your assigned gender at birth doesn't match who you are
Not knowing where to get or how to wear a binder
Struggling with being misgendered or wrongly labeled
Wanting to change your physical appearance
Wanting gender-affirming hormone supplements or surgery
Being bullied, discriminated against or excluded because of how you identify
It’s normal to feel confused and alone when you’re trying to figure out your gender identity and sexual orientation. If it feels like you can’t come out and you’re scared to show the world who you really are, your mental health can take a serious knock. You deserve to be LGBTQ and proud.
Figuring out your sexual and gender identity can be hard and overwhelming if you're dealing with it on your own. Fortunately, there are LGBTQ-friendly volunteers and counselors in Zimbabwe who can act as your allies and offer you the support that you need.
If you think you might need support with your gender & sexual identity today, consider contacting a helpline in Zimbabwe for free, confidential help.