LGBTQIA+ Self-Care Guide for Navigating Family and Community Rejection

How to Use This Worksheet

Move through the guided reflections and practices to understand the emotional impact of rejection and reconnect with supportive internal and external resources. Use the sections on rebuilding safety, boundary setting, community connection, and daily queer self-love to cultivate grounding and empowerment. This worksheet can be revisited anytime to reinforce belonging, confidence, and emotional care.

Who It’s For

This worksheet is designed for LGBTQIA+ individuals experiencing rejection, strained family relationships, or community disconnection. It is also appropriate for those seeking tools to rebuild inner safety, strengthen identity, and cultivate queer-affirming self-care practices. Clinicians and community leaders may share this resource with clients, groups, or support networks.

Expected Outcomes

• Greater understanding of betrayal trauma and its emotional impact
• Stronger personal boundaries rooted in self-love and affirmation
• Renewed sense of belonging through chosen family and queer community
• Daily self-care and identity-affirming practices for emotional resilience
• Improved self-trust, grounding, and connection to authentic identity