TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
i am a lesbain and many poeple have asked me why, or if i was ever treated wrong by a guy when i was younger. and ive come to the conclusion that it might have someting to do when my older brother moilested me when i was younger. i mean i have fallen in love with my gf and would never leave her but i do wonder if its because of my brother that i don't really trust guy all that much and that i dont have feelings towards them at all.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hi, I'm glad you contacted TEEN LINE. It sounds like you are confused about your emotions; you're not sure whether or not you are a lesbian because of what your brother did to you. That must have been really painful. How else do you think it affected you? It can definitely be a lot to deal with and it could have changed you in some way. I'm glad that you are self reflecting on your feelings. Talking to a friend or a trusted adult might be helpful. You also can call TEEN LINE from 6pm to 10pm PST at 1(310)855-4673. Here is a LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Hotline called Trevor for extra help 1(800)850-8078.

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