I live in a mildly homophobic country and for a couple of months now, i've had a serious crush on someone at my school. You see, my school is one of those where everyone knows everyone. For some time i've kept the possibility of coming out to him open. I even friended him on facebook and we have good relations. There are a few lesbians at our school, who are not discrete. Some of them know i'm gay. Anyway, one of these lesbians started telling everyone about a girl she's dating. Long story short, a certain journalist found out, arleted the police and those ladies were arrested. The screwed up part is our school administrator is going to expel them......so, am i glad i didn't come out?? DEFINITELY. Has anyone had similar situations, where not coming out felt pleasant(lack of a better word)??
I'm so sorry to hear that, thats awful. I hope things change for your country in the future. Stay safe.
Jeez...that is insane man, I'm sorry that it's like that over there. I really need to stop complaining. Good for you for playing it safe though!
I'm also glad that they did not get any ''proof'' that my friend was a lesbian, so they did not arrest her. Sucks big time, though.
Wow, you are in a tough spot, I'm glad you recognized the danger you are in. I wish you the strength to hold out until either there is acceptance in your country or you can live where you choose and live out openly. Peace
Yikes! What a horrible additional burden to not only have to worry about how your family and friends will react but for it not to be supported AT ALL in your country is unfortunate. Good luck to you!
So i went to school today and i discovered that my lesbian friend was picked up too for questioning. She spent hours in the school administrator's office, where names came up, mine included. I don't really know what they know but their homophobia makes me sick. As for the other girls, they spent the entire weekend going through ''counselling''.
I can't even imagine what leaving in such a country would be like. I hope the best for you. I always feel so powerless when I hear stories like this.
Not to sound too whiny, as if that wasn't enough, the school administrator even addressed the entire school saying homosexual practices are a form of satanism. Ignorant old fool!
