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You can be happy! Being gay is neither wrong or perverted. It's natural and it happens in life all the time. You get gay animals as well as people! You should, and can, feel good about yourself. You can have meaningful and satisfying relationships, and you can be successful in the things you do.
As time goes by attitudes change, people understand homosexuality and parents get wise. Gay equal rights groups like Stonewall campaign for equal rights and better treatment so we can all enjoy a life free from hate. You will find that you meet people in your daily life who know little about homosexuality, and many who have never knowingly met a gay person. You can help to make your little part of the world a better place by dispelling ignorance and letting these people see that you are just a normal person, who happens to have same-sex relationships. I'm not saying you should go on a campaign and force the issue, but just by answering their questions you can let people see that we're just like them. |
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Ellen Degeneres (comedienne), |
Sometimes you have to be stronger, that's life. There may be a time when you have to talk to your managing director because a colleague is being abusive, a time when you may have to walk in the other direction because a gang of lads have seen you kiss your boyfriend and reacted aggressively. It's happened to many of us. But it's not like TV: we don't get beaten every time we leave the house!
It might sound trite, but what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger! What I mean is that by being gay and having to sometimes work that little bit harder to get the things straight people take for granted, you'll become a more assertive and stronger person. Gay people tend to "grown up more quickly". By facing the issues of coming to terms with being gay, coming out, dealing with issues like homophobic bullying and acceptance, we deal with a lot, on top of becoming an adult and dealing with all the usual problems and troubles of adolescence. It might seem really tough at times, but you are dealing with very adult problems, a lot sooner than many other people have to. Hang in there - it gets easier, and you'll be a more mature and world-wise person for it; better able to advise and help other people with their problems. It's no wonder gay people are often known for being insightful, sensitive, understanding and caring. We make good friends! Remember, life can be tough, no matter what your sexual orientation, and life's challenges often don't discriminate on any grounds at all. Some gay people are lucky enough to have understanding friends, an accepting family and supportive work colleagues - some are not so lucky. But this goes for everyone in the world. Try not to isolate yourself in your own mind and see obstacles that don't exist; we all have our good and bad times. |
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You don't have to pin a label on yourself and conform to any idea of how someone should live. Be who you are and be with who you want to be with.
How many famous gay people do you know of? Here are a few:
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