Whether you’re in a small town or a major city, there are other LGBTQ+ people near you. The hard part is just actually finding them. There’s nothing more affirming than having a group of queer friends ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Young People use Smartphones and Surfing in Social Media. Boys and Girls Chatting, Watching Video, Liking Photos. Female and Male Characters Talking in Mobile App.

The first few days, even weeks of college can be intimidating. There are so many factors that can make this adjustment stressful. For many young people, it's their first time living away from home.