hi i didn’t properly introduce myself to this website,i found this from my ex,and its done wonders for me,just letting go some weight off my shoulders.and now im speechless,what to write,especially from me,the one who can’t stop writing in my notebook but i can’t type,well i guess i can start with why i joined,im 16,im gay and feel alone,i mean i know there are more rainbow out there but not here where i am.and its one of the reasons i started SI mysef,actually thats pretty much what started this need to hurt myself,and i feel alone in this lil “world” of mine,climbing high on a wobbly ladder.wishing to find someone, a friend or even a kind stranger to hold it steady for me.
im 17 and im also gay. i live in a small town so i feel rather alone as well. i have a girlfriend but its really hard for us to be together because my parents strongly dont approve. youre not alone. trust me.
thank you,so much those words “you’re not alone” it actually just made my day.thank you.
as for your parents your gonna have to more strongly to prove to them your are what u are,my parents didnt really agree either until i really showed them i am gay.take it or leave it.but stay stronge and most importantly remember there still your parents and don’t let a couple of not uderstanding peope get in the way of you and your girl.C:
hey there….so i assume you are from a small town based on what you were saying in the blog. I definitely know how difficult that is for you. I have friends in every category of LGBT, and have experienced discrimination in so many forms living in the south. Is there a city of some kinds close by or within tolerable driving distance, if so maybe they have an LGBT center you can join or volunteer at to become party of the community. THE most important thing we can do for ourselves and our strength is be true to who we are and being gay is just part of who you are. It shoudl never be a category or a classification but it is used that way in society and that is sad. But try to be honest in your living and who you are and you will be stronger for it. That little town mentality sadly never changes. but keep your head up and know your never alone. =)
it’s been over a year since i came out to them and they still cant accept it. it is very frustrating but i just keep thinking one of these days theyll get it, ill be living with a girl and be happy and theyll get it.
i didn’t know they have centers for LGBT.hmmm. i have to look into that now, thank you. category,i used to think it was a disease,but that was long ago. but thank you on telling me there are centers. and for saying im not aone.C:
its been a year since i excepted it and told anyone, and i realized not to many people are ever going to understand and/or ever truely except. i had told my mom and she didnt talk to me for a month even after she “says” she excepts me, she still call me butch and other names and crys to her friends about me as if im sick or something. so all im saying is even if your parents do say they except you, theres still going to be a peice missing,and thats you excepting yourself weither your parents do or not.but keep aiming for that day to come because if you keep your head high, it’ll happen.C:
Talia,
ya they have LGBT centers all over the country. u can go volunteer, join discussion groups etc. its a great resource. as for your parents all of them are different, unfortunately if your parents were raised to believe that is not right either culturally or due to religion they may not change. I have many many friends who have left home really early on and been on their own away from their parents since like 14 and are happy healthy individuals now. just try and be true to yourself and once u start involving yourself in the community it will feel like a home. =)