{"id":1770,"date":"2022-10-30T21:18:27","date_gmt":"2022-10-30T21:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/giftcougar.com\/?p=1770"},"modified":"2022-11-16T20:04:47","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T20:04:47","slug":"gifts-of-support-for-lgbtq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/giftcougar.com\/?p=1770","title":{"rendered":"Gifts of Support for LGBTQ+"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1770\" class=\"elementor elementor-1770\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6af6e2ad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6af6e2ad\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f5da8c6\" data-id=\"3f5da8c6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bd7f0a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bd7f0a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>The Gift Cougar believes that the best gifts for honoring LGBTQ+ folks come in the form of support and love. With that in mind, here are some ways that you can show your support to your LGBTQ+ friends and family:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Listen to and believe them when they come out to you.<\/strong> This is a big moment for them, and your support will mean the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Educate yourself on LGBTQ+ issues.<\/strong> This will show them that you\u2019re committed to being an ally and an advocate for their rights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Stand up to bigotry and hate.<\/strong> If you see or hear someone say something derogatory about LGBTQ+ people, speak up and let them know that it\u2019s not okay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Show your Pride.<\/strong> Attend a Pride parade or festival, or show your support by flying a rainbow flag, sticker or other flash at your home or business. Check out these LGBTQ+ goodies from Pride Shack:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"shrsl_ShareASale_productShowCaseTarget_48840\"><\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/showcase.shareasale.com\/shareASale_liveWidget_loader.js?dt=10302022152336\"><\/script>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">shrsl_ShareASale_liveWid_Init(48840, 3433740, 'shrsl_ShareASale_liveWid_product12_populate');<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Support LGBTQ+-friendly businesses.<\/strong> Make an effort to patronize businesses that are LGBTQ+-owned or -friendly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Donate to LGBTQ+ causes.<\/strong> Many organizations are doing vital work to support and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Show your support with a financial contribution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. A <a href=\"https:\/\/giftcougar.com\/?p=1776\">care package<\/a> <\/strong>for those struggling with their identity will show that they are accepted and loved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. 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