30 LGBTQIA+ Journal Prompts

This blog shares 30 LGBTQIA+ journal prompts. Existing as an LGBTQIA+ person, in a world that hasn’t always embraced you, can leave lasting emotional scars. This is especially true if you grew up having to hide or deny your identity. With that, there can be lasting trauma around self-expression, self-understanding or exploration, and feeling content in your own skin.

 

While seeking out therapy with an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist can be immensely helpful, what can you do yourself to flourish? In what ways can you explore who you are, and write your story, in a way that feels good to you? One way would be to journal! Journaling is an effective tool for reflection, gaining insight, and reflecting. 

 

Make sure to read our blog on How Journaling Can Improve Your Mental Health and Well-Being. We discuss 3 reasons or ways that journaling can be a successful coping tool outside of therapy. Challenge yourself to complete all 30 of these journal prompts to reflect on your life and experiences!

 

Our Simi Valley therapists are LGBTQIA+ affirming. We prioritize training for our clinicians to be able to serve this community with acceptance, humility, dignity, and respect. If you are someone who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ rainbow, we are committed and dedicated to supporting you.

 

Setting up your journaling

 

Journaling is a practice that can feel private and sacred. Your journal contains deep, meaningful reflections of your everyday life. It may even contain sensitive or distressing information about your past or present. Therefore, choose a journal that feels like you, and writing materials that make writing more enjoyable. 

 

I personally like the soft-cover flexi journals by Paperblanks. You can explore the various designs linked here. These journals are easy to travel with, comfortable to write in, and make journaling feel like a special practice. I also enjoy using Zebra gel pens, which can somewhat keep up with the pace I’m writing up. 

 

You may want to personalize your journal with stickers, memorabilia, and more. Whatever makes your journal feel more like a representation of your mind and soul. Having a blank journal and a pencil is also a great option. Especially if you want to separate yourself from any difficult topics you’re processing in there. 

 

Journal Prompts for Identity & Self-Discovery

These 5 journal prompts are for exploring and feeling secure in your identity.

 

1. What does my identity mean to me today? How has it evolved over time? 
2. When or how did I first start to sense that I was different—and how did I respond to that feeling?  
3. How do I define queerness for myself, outside of labels or other people’s expectations? 
4. What part of my identity am I most proud of right now? 
5. If I could describe my authentic self in five words, what would they be?

 

Make sure to read our blog on how LGBTQIA+ therapy can be a helpful and supportive tool. Our therapists are passionate about providing therapy services for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

 

Journal Prompts for Coming Out & Visibility

These 5 journal prompts are for reflecting on your story and your visibility as an LGBTQIA+ individual. 

 

6. What has coming out looked like for me—emotionally, socially, or spiritually? 
7. Is there anyone I wish I could come out to—or wished I had come out to differently? 
8. What are my boundaries around sharing my identity with others? 
9. How do I navigate being visible vs. private in different spaces? 
10. What would I say to my younger self during their coming out journey?

 

Make sure to read our blog on how to have self-compassion (when you don’t want to). We offer therapy in Simi Valley, or virtual therapy in California.

Journal Prompts for Relationships, Community & Belonging

These 5 journal prompts are for exploring your relationships, community, & a sense of belonging. 

 

11. Where in my life do I feel most seen and safe? 
12. What does “chosen family” mean to me—and who is part of mine? 
13. What role does love (romantic or platonic) play in my understanding of myself? 
14. How do I want to be supported by my community—and how do I want to show up for others? 
15. When have I felt truly understood in a relationship, and what made that possible?

 

Make sure to check out our blog on 3 ways to support an LGBTQIA+ teen. We offer teen therapy near Thousand Oaks, in-person.

 

Journal Prompts for Resiliency & Healing

These 5 journal prompts are for reflecting on your past and current challenges, and how you have healed or are currently healing from them. 

 

16. What challenges have I overcome that shaped my strength? 
17. How has being LGBTQIA+ impacted the way I navigate mental health? 
18. What parts of myself am I still healing, and how can I hold space for them with compassion? 
19. What internalized beliefs or shame am I working to unlearn? 
20. What does self-forgiveness look like for me, especially around moments when I felt like I had to hide who I was?

 

Make sure to read our blog on what it looks like to process trauma in a therapy setting. Our trauma therapists in Simi Valley are trauma-informed and passionate about their work.

 

Journal Prompts for Joy, Pride & Possibility

These 5 journal prompts are for reflecting on what it means to you to be queer, and explore ways that you can express yourself to the fullest.

 

21. What brings me queer joy? When was the last time I felt it fully? 
22. How do I express my gender, sexuality, or identity creatively or playfully? 
23. What does Pride mean to me personally—not just historically or politically? 
24. What do I hope the future looks like for me as a queer person? 
25. What dreams or goals do I have that feel rooted in my authentic self?

 

Make sure to read our blog on how to be patient with yourself! A critical read for when we are putting the most pressure on ourselves – when we can remember to go at our own pace. By working with a Simi Valley therapist, you can attain this goal. 

 

Journal Prompts for Reflection

These 5 journal prompts are for reflecting on what you have learned thus far in your life as a queer person.  

 

26. Write a letter to a younger version of yourself. What do they need to hear? 
27. Write a letter to your future self—5 or 10 years from now. 
28. Create a “love letter” to your queer identity. What would you thank it for? 
29. Describe a version of your life where you feel completely free—what does that look like? 
30. Draw or describe a symbol, object, or scene that represents your personal pride.

 

We hope that you’ll challenge yourself to answer all 30 of these journal prompts for LGBTQIA+ individuals! For LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, we offer therapy in-person in Simi Valley, or virtually in the state of California. 

 

In-person therapy in Simi Valley is ideal for those seeking a separate, safe space from their home. Check out our blog on Online Therapy or In Office Therapy to understand what format is best for you. Another great blog to read is ours on if you need Therapy or Medication to address your issues.

 

By seeking out support, you can begin your journey to feeling relief. You don’t have to go through finding the right level of support alone, either. By clicking here, you’ll read our blog on Information About Simi Valley Therapists.

 

Consider calling our therapy group at (805) 774-1506 for a free consultation on how you or a loved one can get started today!

 

Seek out a validating, safe environment with us today. We will help you get to where you want to be. Our therapists provide trauma therapy, teen therapy, individual adult therapy, LGBTQIA+ therapy, anxiety therapy, depression therapy, family therapy, and more in-office in Simi Valley, CA.