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Some positive ways to cope with being a #MAP in a hostile world that have helped for me:

- Seek out information about MAPs (https://www.mapresources.info/ is an excellent starting point)
- If you have feelings of guilt or shame, try practicing #SelfCompassion (see for example https://programs.clearerthinking.org/practice_self-compassion.html)
- Get involved with online MAP communities (such as NNIA!) and talk about your story
- Get support from friends and family, which might require coming out to them (which is a topic for another toot)
- If you think you could benefit from therapy, try to find a good therapist who knows about MAP issues
- Help out other MAPs you know online or in person, especially ones who are struggling
- Help building and expanding online MAP communities in whatever way you can
- Advocate for MAP rights, if you can do so safely

What other ways have helped you in the past? #MapPositivity #MapCommunity