TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Every one is teasing me at my school because im bisexual, and they saw me kissing another guy. and now my boyfriend wont talk to me because people keep calling him gay. what do i do?!

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hello, Thanks for contacting TEEN LINE.
It must be really painful to have people calling you names at school. Have you told any one about what has been going on? Maybe a parent or a teacher so they can do something about the situation? It must be upsetting that your boyfriend wont talk to you-- have you thought about maybe writing him a letter or texting him? This way you can say what you want to say without feeling uncomfortable, and he will read it even if he is not directly talking to you at the moment. Feel free to e-mail us whenever you want, we also have a live chat that is totally open to you 6-10 pm Pacific time. I hope that this situation gets better for you.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Hello, my name is n_______ and im 16 years old, I dont really what to do. i told my mom 2 weeks ago that i am gay..and she did not take it well, she sort of cried and started saying that im just confused. that i cant be gay, she would start talking about me getting married to a girl and having children and other stuff like AIDS. it really makes me mad and depresses me that my mother doesn't want me to be gay. I know i am, but she keeps saying im comfused The whole reason why i wanted to tell her was so that i dont have to hide anything in case i find a boyfriend :/ I can't just pretend to be straight and do things behind her back, can i? :(

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey thanks for emailing us here at TEEN LINE. It seems scary and confusing coming out to someone you trust and what their reactions may be. Its a great thing that you were willing to come forward with this to your mother, too. Have you talked to your mom about your feelings towards her thinking you are confused? It was courageous that you were open enough to talk about it and discuss it with her. What if you spoke to a close friend or even school counselor about it? You can also call the Gay and Lesbian National Hotline at (888)843-4564 to talk about it and get more information and support. Also, we are open to take any calls everyday from 6-10pm PST at (310)854-4673.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Would it be a good idea to come out to your father who is a pastor? If not, when would it be a good time? If yes, how would I come about doing this?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thanks for emailing us about this. You mentioned that you don't know how to come out to your father who is a pastor. That must be really scary. You can always come out to others before your father. Also, maybe it would help to speak to a school counselor about your fear of coming out. You can call the Gay and Lesbian Youth Talkline at 866-488-7386. They are a hotline that has gay and lesbian listeners who have experienced the same problems with coming out. They are open monday through friday from 8am to 4:30pm pacific time. Or you can visit their website at www.lagaycenter.org. You can also call us at 310-855-4673. We are open everyday from 6-10pm.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Ok so I com from a really conservative and religious family. My mom and dad are disgusted with the idea of gay people. My brother thinks they should burn in hell, and I am clueless about my sister. I however have never been bothered by the thought of someone being gay. Lately I have noticed that I have been becoming more and more attracted to both sexes. I've told one person that I might be bi but every time I picture myself with someone of the same sex I feel guilty and disgusted. Is this normal?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hello, thanks for reaching out to us about this. It sounds like you are very confused about your feelings and how you would tell your family if you were bi. It is very normal to be confused about your sexuality. Maybe it would help to talk to someone like a school counselor or therapist about this? You can also call the Gay and Lesbian Youth Talkline and speak to other youth who are experiencing the same thing as you. Their number is 866-488-7386. They are open monday through friday from 8am to 4:30 pm or you can go to their website at www.lagaycenter.org. And of course you can always call us at 310-855-4673. We are open everyday from 6-10pm pacific time. It is very normal to feel the way your are feeling. Feel free to call us.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I am getting scared I am barely attracted to guys at all. I can't get my friend out of my head. She is so beautiful and there is no doubt in my mind I'm in love. Is there anything I can do to not be lesbian or to drown it out a little. Please help.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, that sounds like it could be a really new and scary experience for you. Its understandable that you are confused with your feelings, and are scared to admit you have real feelings for your friend. However, there is no real method or formula to rid yourself of your feelings, there are only ways to better understand them and talk to people who can help you. Maybe you can talk to your friend about how you're feeling, so you can better understand yourself. It can also help to talk to a family member or close friend that you trust. Also, what about keeping a journal, so you can express your feelings without being scared to share them. If you would like to talk to someone who has gone through the same experience as you, or knows more about the subject, you can call National Gay and Lesbian Hotline at (800) 843-4564. If you feel like you want to talk you can always call us at TEEN LINE at (310) 855-4673, our hours are 6:00pm to 10:00pm PST.

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