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Post by Struggling777 on May 15, 2015 21:32:24 GMT -6
HI, my name is Olivia. I'm 14 and am bi. A lot of people know I'm bi at school and many don't support it (I live in Indiana, a very very conservative state with many Christians). Anyhow, my friend and I (she is also bi) recently were in our class election for Class President, Vice-President, etc... Well the thing is we obviously said we want to bring equality. Many people said they weren't voting for us because of this. My friend got into a fight with another student because this boy was slamming us for our sexuality behind our backs. Another girl ran saying "I don't want the gay bullshit in charge of our school." One boy argues with me and some friends every day about how gay is a choice. I recently came out to my mother; the first thing she showed me was a "Why I'm Confused" article about being confused about your sexuality. My point is that I thought you were supposed to be relieved when coming out. All I've gotten is hate and I need help not falling back into self-harm.
Sincerely, Olivia.
P.S. I didn't mean to put so much useless information on here, I just don't wanna come off as attention-seeking by saying I'm being bullied and I might be depressed.
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Post by Matt Stout on May 24, 2015 11:10:26 GMT -6
Hi Olivia, welcome to the forums!
When you come out there is a certain since of relief. You no longer have to lie about who you really are. You are able to be who you really are, and you do not have to lie about who you are. However, when I came out I had to deal with similar circumstances as you. My family was not supportive, people at school were always giving me a rough time. It was hard. But you know what, I got through it. I turned to my real friends, and I talked to them about what was going on. I just ignored the negative words of others. Yes, it was hard, but I got through it. My advice to you is not to push the topic on your parents, and ignore what the others are saying. I know you are thinking "Easier said than done." Yes it is hard at first, but each and every day it gets easier and easier, and before you know it you will not even notice what others are saying about you.
I hope this helps a little. Let me know if there is ever anything we can do to help. ~Matt
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