They are clearly homophobic, and I know they will tease and pick on me even more if I come out to them.
I want to tell my parents, but I’m afraid it will inevitably lead to my siblings knowing. I don’t think if my younger siblings knew they would care, but they might be confused or weirded out since the concept is foreign to them.
Should I try to convince my parents not to say anything to my siblings until later? I don’t want to hide, but I don’t want to be pushed to depression, low self-esteem or worse if my vocal homophobic siblings know and chastise me about my sexual orientation.Your siblings are not necessarily “homophobic.” They may just get a kick out of making their younger sister uncomfortable, and whatever punishment they receive is not sufficient to curb the problem.
You may want to consider joining a LGBTQ-friendly youth group for additional support. Your parents can find ways to help you by contacting an organization called PFLAG . It’s the first and largest organization for LGBTQ people, their parents, families and allies. You are an intelligent teen who is in the process of discovering who you are, and for that I applaud you.Over the last year and a half, I’ve been in a relationship with someone I have known for a lifetime.
Until a week ago we talked daily, when he told me he needed some time to think and get everything straight. I offered to return the things of his that I have. He said not to, and repeated that he just needed some time. His family has leaned on him for years. I’m sure he is overwhelmed. Should I wait and see what’s next or mend my heart and move on?As you are probably aware, I have printed many letters from women who were strung along far longer than two years. Back off.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dear Abby: Teen fears siblings’ bullying about her sexual orientationDEAR ABBY: I am a teenage girl who has recently discovered I am bisexual. I told a few close friends, and I’m happy to say they have accepted me. ...
Read more »
Dear Abby: I’m afraid my siblings will bully me if I tell them I’m bisexualDear Abby advises a teenager afraid to come out to her siblings, and a woman who is dating a married man.
Read more »
Dear Abby: I sent my phone number to all my childhood friends, none respondedDear Abby advises someone trying to reconnect with old friends, a woman who cheated on her boyfriend, and a woman who never dreams about her husband.
Read more »
Dear Abby: Boyfriend is unwilling to attend wedding where ‘other man’ will also be a guestDEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a long-term relationship with my boyfriend, “Mack,” for about 25 years. Eleven years ago we became more like roommates. ...
Read more »
Dear Abby: He says I can’t go to my friend’s weddingA man my boyfriend doesn’t want me to have contact with will be there.
Read more »
Dear Abby: Boyfriend refuses to go to wedding my ex-lover is attendingAfter the affair, I cut off all contact with the other man and any social contacts he and his wife were involved with.
Read more »