TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
ok so i'm bisexual and i have been for a while now my mom saw it in my myspace and told me i wasn't but i am.instead i told her that i wasn't cuz i knew that she whould hate me her and my sisters hate bi or gays so now how do i tell them please help me???!!!!?!?!?!?!?!?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey thanks so much for contacting TEEN LINE. Wow, you sound so worried that your mom might get upset with how you really feel. I wonder whether or not you have any close friends or family members you can talk to. Or what about a school counselor? They might help you sort out your feelings and state of mind. There is a hotline called Trevor Line and they specialize in issues concerning one's sexuality and may be able to help you figure out how to tell your family. Their number is 800-850-8078. If you have any other questions or you just want to talk, please feel free to call us at 310-855-5673, or chat with us online. We're open 6-10pm pst.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
My dad is one of those people who kinda dislike gays bis' and lesbians, i have no idea how to tell ghim im bi. im scared hes going to go all religous on me.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey,

I'm really glad you reached out to us here at TEEN LINE. It sounds like you are feeling fearful and worried about telling your dad that you're bi. Coming out can be a very scary thing, and there are many teens who go through this. It's very courageous of you to want to tell him, and it sounds like you could use some support. I wonder if you've talked to anyone about what you're going through. Like a close friend, family member, trusted adult, or school counselor? Sometimes it can be helpful to have someone to talk to.

I'd like to give you a referral to the Gay and Lesbian Youth Talkline (866 488 7386 or www.lagaycenter.org) They can give you information, assistance and referrals.

Also, you are always welcome to call us here at TEEN LINE (800 852 8336). We're open from 6-10pm pst every night and we'd love to hear from you.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
So I figured out, after days of thinking, that I'm Bi. I have friends that I know will support me and friends I'm affraid to lose. They think it's wrong to be this way. I don't know how I'm supposed to tell them. Can you help me?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey thanks for emailing us. It seems like you have a lot going on right now, and that you don't have many people you're able to talk with about how you're feeling. I'm wondering if anyone else knows that you're bi. Sometimes talking to someone about what you're going through can help you through tough times. It's great that you have friends who will support you. You mentioned though that you were worried about losing some of your friends, and it seems like that can be nerve-racking. Telling your friends isn't always something that you have to do straight away. You can wait until you're ready. There's a website that might be really helpful to you. Its called www.thetrevorhelpline.org and is great resource of support for LGBT teens. You can always call us here at TEEN LINE too. Our number is 310-855-4673 and we're open from 6 to 10 pm PST.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Okay,so i'm Bi and i have been for quite a while now. So far i told 3 of my best friends and a girl i kind of like but she isnt really my best friend. She is Bi too. My problem is that i want to find a way to be able to tell my parents. One of my friends is Bi and she had it on her myspace and her mom saw it and got really mad and didnt want her to live in the house any more. Iknow my parents wouldn't go that far but i'm just a little scared of whats going to happen.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, Thank you for contacting TEEN LINE. It sounds like you're feeling a bit nervous about telling your parents about your sexuality, and it's totally understandable that you do. It's great that you have trustworthy friends with whom to share your feelings, because it can be difficult to keep something like that to yourself. Perhaps talking to your friends or to a school counselor could help you figure out when the time is right to tell your parents, because what is most important in this situation is the health of your well being. If you want further support from a fellow teen, feel free to call us at 1 (310) 855 4673 from 6 to 10 PM PST. You might also want to check out www.thetrevorhelpline.org to learn about and network with the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) community.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I don't know if I'm bi sexual or a lesbian. I like to kiss girls but I also like to kiss guys. I find them both attractive. I'm really confused and I don't know what to do. Apart of me is kinda scared to be a lesbian but I don't want to lie to myself either. There are qualities I like in guys that girls don't have but there also qualities I like in girls that guys don't have.I just need some advice. I want to know, what should do?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Thank you for opening up to us at TEEN LINE. It sounds like you're feeling confused, and it's totally valid for you to be feeling afraid right now. It's okay for you to be exploring your feelings, and I am glad to hear that you want to be true to yourself. It sounds like you may be feeling lonely right now, and I just want to let you know that we're here for you. If you're feeling lost, maybe talking to a friend or a trusted adult about how you're feeling would help. Adolescence is an extremely difficult part of life, and reaching out to friends or family can be a really helpful tool throughout your life. There's also this really cool hotline, the Trevor Line 866-488-7386, that is for youth questioning their sexuality. You can also chat with us online or call us at (310)855-4673. We're here from 6-10PM (PST). We're here to listen.

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