Rise Together + LCH-Rise Together App
Rise Together was created to support LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating identity, self-worth, belonging, discrimination, bullying, rejection, trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotional isolation. Written with compassion, affirmation, and understanding, the book focuses on helping individuals feel seen, supported, valued, and emotionally safe while navigating both personal struggles and the challenges created by stigma and misunderstanding.
The book recognizes that many LGBTQIA+ individuals face unique emotional pressures, including fear of rejection, family conflict, bullying, identity struggles, discrimination, social isolation, religious trauma, and the emotional exhaustion of feeling forced to hide who they are. Rather than approaching identity as something needing to be changed, Rise Together centers emotional wellness, self-acceptance, resilience, and the importance of living authentically and safely.
Topics explored in the book include:
Identity, self-worth, and self-acceptance
Bullying, harassment, and discrimination
Anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm
Family rejection and relationship struggles
Social isolation and loneliness
Emotional safety and coping strategies
Suicide prevention and mental wellness support
Building resilience, community, and confidence
Navigating identity with pride, strength, and authenticity
The companion LCH-Rise Together app expands on these supports through affirming emotional wellness tools, grounding exercises, emotional check-ins, coping strategies, calming activities, safety-focused resources, journaling support, and mental wellness guidance specifically designed for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Together, Rise Together and the LCH-Rise Together app were created to provide compassionate, judgment-free support while reminding individuals that they deserve safety, respect, emotional support, and the freedom to exist fully as themselves.
At its core, the mission of Rise Together is simple: no one should feel alone, ashamed, or unsafe because of who they are.
Available on iOS and Android.
