LGBTQ Kids Are Still Having a Very Hard Time Coming Out

With tolerance and general social understanding of LGBTQ+ identities growing on average, it’s easy for some of us to think that the struggles for equality they face are a thing of the past – but they’re very much not.

Many kids still can’t even get comfortable coming out to their own families, for fear of disappointing them, or of being shunned, or even disowned / thrown out.

Here are a few perspectives from folks who just still have to keep things secret.

10. A funny feeling

Maybe they do know but they’re waiting for you to say it and now it’s just a staring contest?

9. Oh, you don’t even know HOW cute

Let’s get in there and mix things up a little.

8. Safety first

I appreciate the thought mom but that concern doesn’t rank very high.

7. Bashing through

Wait ’till you find out one of those people is your own.

6. Sad and lonely

It’s all good in here, too bad you can’t handle it.

5. The video

Welp, he may well just find out quick.

4. Sad about something

It’s a shame when you can’t share your burdens with family.

3. Put ’em down

And I liked it.

2. The slap

“And never will.”

1. A football bat

Never heard that expression before but I kinda love it.

To all the people out there who have to stay in the closet, we’re rooting for you.

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