Should I come out at school. I've been bullied most of my educated life and the things they did range from making fun of the fact I couldn't read when I was younger because I had a reading disability to constantly saying to me that I didn't deserve to exist. It didn't help that I had suicidal thoughts sense those word only validated them and cause me to hurt myself. I haven't been bullied lately and I haven't had a suicidal thought for a long time now. But i'm afraid coming out will put a target on my back for bullies and im scared that will destroy my mental health again and I be back to hurting myself again. Also if you join the LGBTQAI + Allies club at my school will my fellow queer people respect my choice of not coming out yet.
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Should I come out at school?
Should I come out at school?
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hi!
i won't lie, i'm not an expert here. i'm also closeted. but provided it's safe for you -both physically and mentally- i would say it's better to come out. it's easier and less scary for people to know who you are. and if people don't like it, well, screw them, i didn't ask what they think.
if you're worried about your mental health declining, there are lgbtqia+ specific therapists who can help with the impact being a member of the lgbtqia+ community on your mental health.
i hope you figure it out, and good luck! we'll support you no matter what <3