I love you no matter what your sexual orientation

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So you’re a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered teen, and you haven’t told anybody yet. It’s okay, really - being LGBT is great. And, admit it, the closet isn’t always a good place to be. This how-to is here to help you pull yourself out in a fairly painless fashion. With the help provided in this how-to, we can all become better people through unity.

1. Make sure you’re sure of your sexual orientation. If you’re still trying to figure it out, it’s not the best time to start telling people. Only consider telling others if you’ve reached the point at which you know and have accepted that you’re gay or bisexual. This is the crucial step - if you are not sure but you tell everyone you are, it could lead to complications further down the road. However, if you are close to a particular family member or friend and don’t tell them before you start dating out of your normal range, they may be quite shocked. Consider telling a friend or family member that you are very close to (if any) in order to prepare someone and decide how to tell others later.
2. Make sure you will be safe if you tell people. People have been thrown out of their homes or had their safety threatened. Don’t endanger yourself. If your family is very anti-gay, they may not take the news well. They may attempt to “cure” you. In such a situation, silence may be best until you can survive on your own. Alternatively, if there is a school counselor whom you trust and is good at handling such situations, tell him or her about your sexual orientation and wish to come out of the closet. The counselor can act as a medium between you and your parents, to ensure your safety.
3. Start with close friends. You can always know that your closest friends are more likely to be the ones who accept you. If your friends have said negative things about gays and lesbians, it might not be wise to tell them. The reality is that not everyone is alright with homosexuality yet, and this could include your family. It’s very important that you have a safety net to fall into should your family reject you. This way, you are never alone.
4. Come right out with your statement. Beating around the bush or dodging the subject will (1): scare your friend or family member; or (2): give the impression that you’re ashamed. Instead, simply make your statement calmly and then discuss as necessary.
   • As an example, a good conversation would be: “Hey, bro, I called you here because I have something important to share with you. I’m gay.” or “I’m so lucky to have a good friend like you that I can confide in. I’ve been going through something and I’m hoping I’ll be able to count on you for your friendship and support once I let you know that I’m a lesbian.” Don’t try to cushion or sugar coat it too much; let them know it’s important to you, and then just take a deep breath and say it.
5. Allow time for people to process and assimilate this revelation. Some family members and/or friends may need a little time to get used to the idea. Be gentle with them and give them time to come around. Remember, you didn’t just wake up one day and say, “Wow. I’m gay.” You took some time to accept it within yourself, so others will too.
6. Understand that this is something that will have a huge impact on certain aspects of your life. Some friends may need to detach for a while, some family members may act differently towards you. Your parents may even feel different and may react a bit angrily towards you. In certain cases, they may even disown you. Others will be drawn to you. Things will change, but if you are patient and don’t try to force the issue - while at the same time, refusing to suppress or deny it - there’s a good chance those changes will end up being very positive.

omfg so today I saw a man and a woman holding hands in public, i mean i don’t have anything against heterosexuality but don’t flaunt it in front of me, think of the kids omfg

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