That really would be a tough situation. I am not sure how to help you, but I noticed that you hadn't gotten any replies yet, so I wanted to at least let you know that you were heard. What can you do when something you feel is a part of who you are is not understood or accepted by your family and/or community? That really would be scary. You're 17 and your whole life is ahead of you. Can you think of any options? What are the possibilities for you and what can you do do to maximize the possibility that things turn out okay for you?

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