Coronavirus and its implications

    LGBTQ+ Youth are always at a distinct risk for struggles, due to their treatment within society. Oftentimes, being ostracized or bullied by peers can lead to exacerbation of mental health difficulties, and even physical ones. This can make it difficult to keep gainful employment, as well as continue to operate socially and keep in touch with friends.

    All of these struggles are significantly increased during the Coronavirus pandemic. In addition to the stress which they must deal with on a day to day basis, houseless individuals have no option to quarantine or stay safe within a room of their choosing. In many cases, all that resources can provide for them is a bed within a room filled with other individuals. When considering trans identity, it may become a choice to stay at a location which doesn't adequately address gender of the individuals staying there, or stay nowhere at all. 

    All of this stress builds, and can lower the immune system, which means a lower capacity to fight infections. These issues can snowball into one another, and a problem in one environment can potentiate the problems in others. One of the best ways to care for these individuals is to donate funds to them, in order to provide them with adequate shelter, and a place to be able to rest and recover. This virus does not discriminate, and all humans deserve to have access to ways of keeping healthy.