It is also important to note that while LGBTQ people are more prone to trauma in general, it can be even more of an issue when they experienced childhood trauma (McRae, Daire, Abel, & Lambie, 2017). LGBTQ people are also more prone to childhood trauma if it was difficult for them to experience sexual identity and orientation crises within their family or close friend relationships (McRae, Daire, Abel, & Lambie, 2017).