IntroductionDespite the common occurrence of online victimization (OV) and suicide risk factors among Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other queer identifying (LGBTQ+) youth, their underlying experiences with OV are understudied. We aimed to evaluate the role of social communication challenges among LGBTQ+ youth experiencing OV. We focused on youth with history of suicidal ideation and/or behavior, because OV is a strong risk factor for suicide. Social communication is a central tenet of