Hello MacaroniNoodles,
I think Miss Benthos has written a really helpful reply.
My take on your post is that, for a start, i would be very cautious about coming out amongst a group of people who you already know to use words like "gay" in a disparaging manner, and may judge you were you to share your thoughts around this.
Why share such a personal and precious aspect of yourself with people who show disrespect and judgement to start with?
Your dignity is worth more than that.
I understand the wish to show your authentic self, be who you are, and let your light shine.
But i think there is plenty of time to do so, outside the constrictive walls of school.
You also mentioned that you are concerened that people within the LGBTQI+ community will not accept you, like Miss Benthos i can only go by my own experience here, but the LGBTQI+ community is just made up of everyday people who identify in their unique ways. If you come across those who don't accept you for who you are, walk away and find others who do. There are so many beautiful, open, accepting people in the world, straight, queer, whatever ... you ain't got time for narrowminded people!
Please feel free to come and talk some more about this or anything else any time.
Welcome to BeyondBlue 😊
🌻birdy
