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Find out what it's like to be a minority within a minority. This documentary takes an in-depth look into the lives of gay Hispanics, a culture engrained in religion and machismo. Part of Logo's Real Momentum documentary series. Marisol "I have no idea how I'm gonna come out to my mom. I'm just really nervous. What will my mom say? What will she think? What will she feel?" - Marisol, 19, Los Angeles Click here to send Marisol an email. Family support can help you feel comfortable with your sexual identity. Support from the family you grew up with, or a family you've formed on your own, is key to your understanding. Connecting with other Lesbians, especially other Latinos, can help you to share similar experiences and feel connected. Coming out to family and friends can be a struggle. If you are having trouble finding the right words, deciding when to tell your family and even figuring out if you are ready, talking to a professional can help. Marisol visited the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center and spoke with a counselor about coming out to her mother. To find an LGBT community center and support services in your area visit the National Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Centers. Want to talk? The National Gay & Lesbian Youth Hotline: 1-800-347-TEEN (1-800-347-8336) is a confidential, anonymous national hotline for LGBTQ youth staffed by trained peer counselors. Call 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Saturday.