Coming out to parents
I am a lesbian who is 18. I have been trying to come out to my mum for a while and I came out to her while I was in hospital. She wasn't happy. She said she would take it as if I was confused at the moment, but it's better than nothing.
All my friends knew I was a lesbian as they found out when I went to a gay club for the first time and got-off with someone. I go to college, but no-one there knows I am a lesbian.
Sometimes the gay scene is too much and you feel like you need a break, but once you have had the break it's fine. I have had good relationships and bad relationships but you get that everywhere. I realise that I had to get stronger to survive.
I was worried when I found out about Pride Youth because of meeting new people. It took me a year to come here!!! I came for the first time with my friend and my sister but I could have come on my own as everyone was so friendly and kind when I got here. I haven't regretted it and have even brought some of my friends here as well.
I do feel alone sometimes, but that is mainly because I am
trying to get my college up together and it's something you can only do on
your own. My hobbies are swimming, gym, bike-riding, walking and reading.
