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Old Apr 26, 2011, 12:16 AM
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I'm so sorry that you are in such a difficult situation. I wish there was something I could say or do to imporve your circumstances, or that I had better advice for you. All I can say is that there is nothing wrong with being gay; it is not a choice, a disease, a phase, or something that should be "cured." It is simply part of human variety, and it is one of the many elements that makes us who we are as beautiful and unique individuals. As much as it pains me to say this, the gay-bashing at your school will probably not stop anytime soon. As difficult as it is, you have to simply hold on to the fact that you are perfect just the way you are. There is nothing wrong with you and your value as a person is in no way diminished by the fact that you are gay. You have to try as hard as you can not to let others' hateful comments eat away at your self esteem. Of course, this is easier said than done. While I am not from the Middle East, I am from a conservative, Christian-Republican family in the US, I went to a Mormon school, I am female, and I am gay. Like you, I had to hear homophobic comments at school every day. I had to watch my teacher get fired for being gay, and then hear all of the nasty comments everyone made about her. When I told my best friend I was gay, she decided she did not want to be my friend anymore. Some of my family members also disowned me. It was extremely difficult and there was nothing I could do about the comments others made or the looks I got from my family. The only thing I could do was hold onto the belief that there was nothing wrong with me or with being gay. Eventually, I graduated from school, I made friends with other gay people, some of my family came around and no longer look at me "differently," I've had wonderful relationships with women, and I wouldn't change my sexual orientation even if I could.

I really do wish that I could better your circumstances for you, or give you better advice. But all I can do is say that I feel for the difficult situation you are in, I can tell that from what you wrote you sound like a healthy, well-adjusted and lovely person, and I truly believe that, with time, things will gradually improve. Know that you are perfect just the way you are and that there are others who have been in similar situations and can relate to what you are going through. Those of us on the forum are always hear to offer support if you want to vent, chat, or share more about what you are going through.

Hugs
Hang in there, sweetie!
Thanks for this!
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