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(For how i crafted these quotes, see What i changed in survey-takers' responses and What i didn't change.)
For adults in general
I look up to you, respect you, appreciate you, and admire you. You've been through so much.
"We aren't less valid because we've struggled less than you. It's what you were fighting for, better lives for us all. We appreciate everything you've done to fight."
"We look up to you. We need trans and queer elders you make our lives better and are our role models. Thank you for being here."
"We're so proud to have such an open community, and their visibility helps others recognize there's place for us."
"Their help has assisted me in becoming who I am today."
"It is really valuable when they take the time to talk to me, especially when I have nobody to talk to."
"I have a adult trans mentor that talks to me once a week about topics from heavy (unsupportive relatives) to light (the latest DND campaign drama). That has been immensely helpful to me."
"We are out and proud and loud because of LGBTQ+ adults who have paved the way for us."
"We are lucky to have older generations of queer people existing and paving the way for future queer children/ppl to come out and feel more comfortable in their own shoes."
For parents
"my moms share experiences they had as teens that can help me feel more normal sometimes."
For other relatives
"My uncle is gay. He's one of the people that gave me the strength to come out. One of my mom's cousins is as well. Just knowing that they were there, and that they were out gave me hope."
