QUESTION

I’m having a lot of issues with connecting with my junior high school basketball team. Being the only queer girl makes me feel isolated and I can’t relate to everyone else, how do I feel less alone?

Answer

Hey,

Remember that your uniqueness is your strength, don’t hide it! Opening up to the people in our lives can lead to deeper bonds, and even if you feel like you can’t relate to your teammates, there are so many other parts of our lives that we have in common with each other that we just don’t know about yet. Just keep being yourself, and know that your presence is important and can and will inspire others. Who we are is a superpower, and should never be something to be ashamed of. It lets us shine.

Breanna Stewart
she / her

Breanna Stewart is a forward for the New York Liberty, four-time NCAA Champion, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and a two-time WNBA MVP. Breanna is famous for using her platform as a pro for advocacy, consistently stepping out and speaking up for causes that matter. Breanna, along with fellow WNBA star Napheesa Collier, recently founded Unrivaled, a new pro women’s basketball league, set to offer players equity in the league, and the highest average salary in women’s pro sports league history.