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2007-02-25 06:27:51 · 13 answers · asked by Kedar 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
it's a shame that there is still such rejection and hatred in this day and age. I recall back when I realized I was lesbian (at 18), I had heard stories like this back then. so, I was in the closet until long after I moved away from home and was on my own...because I feared being rejected by my family and kicked out as well. as it turned out, when I did finally come out to my family, they were very accepting. but, not knowing anyone gay or lesbian back then...not having the support I do now, I couldn't take the risk. although more people are opening their minds and educating themselves and becoming more accepting, it's clear there's still a long way to go.
2007-02-25 11:16:36 · answer #1 · answered by redcatt63 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
They with a bit of luck could have some human beings they are able to anticipate to love them no rely what. with a bit of luck some human beings of their family individuals will settle for them. they are able to additionally place self belief in real friends. There are many times help communities for gay youngsters in lots of cities. there are various gay communities/centers/events obtainable. And in time, some families do study to settle for them, even nonetheless it ought to take awhile.
2016-11-25 22:37:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to donate my time to a local GLBTQ teen center, I worked with a lot of these kids, group counseling sessions, help them find permanent shelter, jobs, get their GED, continuing education...etc. Some of these kids were beaten, pimped out into prostitution, homeless, suicidal, on drugs, some had STD's or even HIV and didn't even know it.
These kids were terrified, hungry, dirty, in need of health care and dental care, and many just needed someplace to feel they belonged.
I could only do this for a couple of years before it became just too much for me.
IF you're a Gay Teen in CHICAGO; PLEASE CALL:
312-871-CARE (2273)
800-243-2437 (HIV/AIDS/STD HOTLINE (8am - 10pm 365days a year)
(773) 929-HELP [Legal and Violence] (24/7)
(773) 472-6469 [Teen Center 6-10 pm, 365 days a year...even on holidays] {The Center On Halsted formerly Horizons Community Center}
They do amazing work!!
2007-02-25 06:45:58 · answer #3 · answered by DEATH 7 · 8⤊ 1⤋
I don't understand parents how say they aren't going to tolerate their children being gay and then have nothing to do with them. Do they think shunning makes the teens no longer their children? I only hope that one day a parent who does this to their kid doesn't need a kidney or something. Wouldn't that be a kick in the head?
2007-02-25 06:39:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The longer I read the LGBT forum, the more I wonder what sadness and tragedies there are. Probably there are many we never hear of. I would salute those here who have survived in spite of hatred, isolation and despair. My life was easy in comparison.
Love, Rose P.
2007-02-25 13:21:19 · answer #5 · answered by rose p 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just in case anyone is in need of info/help/advice etc.
There are two Gay Teen Crisis Hotlines available toll-free in the U.S. - available 24/7 ...
THE TREVOR HELPLINE : 800-850-8078
or
GLNH : Tel. 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)
2007-02-25 06:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
Poor Chris. That is just awful. His parents ought to be thrown out of the house and forced to be homeless. See how they like it. That is terrible! Anything anyone can do to help?
2007-02-25 07:08:34 · answer #7 · answered by Busta 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Some kill themselves, become homeless get involve with drugs and prostitution, but most go on with their lives and find new people to form families with.
2007-02-25 06:30:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not a surprise. It's just more evidence of the bigotry and hatred that is inherent in america.
2007-02-25 06:32:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 1⤋
This smacks of the old practice of rejecting a daughter because "she got herself pregnant."
How criminal, it wrenches at my heart.
2007-02-25 08:37:40 · answer #10 · answered by Zeera 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋