jordyn_harris Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I haven’t told anyone yet, and I’m scared to. My parents are very religious and homophobic. I’ve known I was bi for the past year, and I think some people might have figured it out. My main fear is that my friends might not like me anymore or I might get kicked out. I live in a small town that has almost NO LGBTQ people in it. It makes it hard when you think you have no one to tell. HELP! MultiQuote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicorn Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Hi there, @jordyn_harris What I have done around my friends and family is try to subtly bring up gay couples. This can be in a TV show or book. Just bring up a gay relationship and see how they feel. I joined a GSA club at my school, and I have had many talks about the LGBTQ community with my parents without actually coming out. I wish you the best of luck much courage. -Alicorn MultiQuote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHATEME1478 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 I agree with @Alicorn see how people react to mentions of the lgbti+ community MultiQuote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remi Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Hello @jordyn_harris Thanks for posting this here and welcome to our community. I see you've already had some useful advice from our other community members. I would say testing the water with your parents could help. Although we believe everyone should be able to come out. We believe that your safety is paramount. If you think your parents could have a negative reaction and you may not have a strong support network around you. Is there a society at your school? I find this is why online communities can be so helpful - you are not alone even if it feels you can't see many LGBT people around you, they are there. Well done for sharing it with us here. -Remi MultiQuote Quote This Digital Mentor Account is no longer active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHATEME1478 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 @Remi is right, the first thing you should be worrying about is your safety, if you don't feel safe in this situation leave the situation MultiQuote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordyn_harris Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 @Remi There really is no support group in my school, but thanks to your advice, I came out to some friends and actually found a girlfriend! I’m so happy and I don’t know what I would do without her. Thank you guys so so so much! MultiQuote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remi Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Hello @jordyn_harris That's a shame your school doesn't have a society. Congrats on your new relationship, wish you both lots of happiness. -Remi MultiQuote Quote This Digital Mentor Account is no longer active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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