Is it a good idea to come out?
jt839394
Tuesday
I am a gay teen but my family is homophobic. They seem very opposed to homosexuality. I have been hiding it for 1 year already. But it feels kinda painful hiding it sometimes because there are alot of stuff i need to hide like watching boys love dramas and stuff. I think it's best to not come out but what are your views?
Aayla
Tuesday
@jt839394 it depends on what you value more: on the one there's your freedom to openly express yourself and not hide, on the other there's the comfort and safety of not facing a possible rejection. There is no right or wrong answer, it all depends on your needs. Whatever you do, remember that you're worthy of all the support in the world, and if your family won't give it to you, you can still find a support network among friends and/or people of the LGBT community. This would still grant you a space to express yourself, although I agree that in the long run hiding it from your family will become a burden. But if that's what you decide, you don't have to do this alone
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@Aayla thanks 🙏
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