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writes:Hey, I'm 15 and am a closet gay. Lately I've been having this urge to tell someone about it. I live in a country where there are not all that many gay guys. In fact even my brother is not really okay with gay people. I cant tell anyone in my school, teachers included, as they are all in the mindset that being gay is some crime punishable by law. I also feel very lonely because I cant talk to anyone about this, not even my parents. I really want to simply come out and live casually but i dont see how that is possible. If someone has an answer then please tell me. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 January 2011): Only today.. was i talking about this in school .. and i think your family should and will support you if you come out .. theres nothing wrong with being gay .. Maybe have a think about it before you tell your family .. im sure they will support you in anyway they can .. Good luck! x
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reader, YouWish  +, writes (24 January 2011):
 You're 15 years old. Right now, you are dependent on others to be supported. If your family are against gay people, I would advise waiting until you are an adult and starting your life. Then you can come out and they will have to deal with it. That is one of the greatest rewards of independence - you live your life as you like.
Until then, 3 years is a very short time. If you have a trusted friend or a school counselor or someone like that to vent to, that's a good idea. Just have a little patience so that you're not so much under the whim of your parents and family.
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reader, Birdman18 +, writes (24 January 2011):
First off, its likely that there are just as many gay guys in your country (India if I'm correct by the flag) as anywhere else in the world, its just the closed, ignorant culture that keeps them down. In a country like yours, your best bet is to hang tough and try not to draw any attention. There are plenty of LGBT rights group and help sites out there, maybe spend some time on there. Learn to be secure about yourself, and make a choice to come out when your nation comes around, or when you move somewhere else or study abroad.
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