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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