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Junior Jade Ferrante writes about how online communities aid the emotional development of LGBTQ+ youth, and how  the internet helped her personal journey of self-discovery.

Commentary: LGBTQ+ youth can find community in online spaces

By Jade Ferrante, Contributing Writer October 30, 2024
The first time I came out, it was online. I was scrolling through comments on a Youtube video when I stumbled across one that mentioned being gay. Without much thought, I replied, “me too.” It was the first time I engaged with other LGBTQ+ people online, but it was far from the last. 
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