So my school doesn't really do much to support LGBT members, or prevent homophobic behaviour. Recently I have been upset several times by the same few people for their homophobic behaviour towards me. If I hadn't of been friends with these people before coming out I would probably care less, but since I was it really hurts me for them to treat me like this. Some days they'll come up to me and call me a "retard who's mentally ill" others they say stuff like "try not to slit your wrists" (they take assumption that all LGBT members are suicidal). I think this act is vicous and cruel! For them to behave in such a vile way disgusts me! Now this would probably be less of a problem if I just told a teacher, or any member of staff, but I'm that type of person who doesn't like to snitch because I'm afraid of what happens after. So I can't decide, tell a teacher to end all this but have the probabilty of getting beaten up or abused further, or go with it and just ignore them completely. I cannot decide which would be best so if anyone reads this could i have some help? I'm desperate for a solution!
When I was called names and being made fun of in high school, I just ignored them and their comments. Did it hurt? Heck yeah. Did I show it? Hell no. Sometimes it's best to just turn your back on them and remove yourself from their presence. If you fear that it might turn physical, then it's best to tell a teacher or other member of staff, so they can watch out for you too. If it's just words, and you don't think it would turn physical then best would be to just ignore them and let them have their fun. Sometimes, it's just not worth it