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Still in the CloSet

My advice to people reading this: It’s not possible to change anyone’s sexual
orientation. Don’t tell anyone that he or she has to become straight. Let
your gay and lesbian friends be happy about their sexual orientation—
this will make them better persons. And if someone is gay/lesbian, then
one shouldn’t feel bad about it and be in denial. Accept it and embrace
it.Your life will be awesome! You will grow up to be the successful person
that you wanted to be without wasting time pondering on unnecessary
thoughts and questioning your sexuality. Be happy!
Surya

I am gay aur mere parents ko yeh pata nahin hai. Ek din aisa hota hai ki
ek bhaiya ko mera problem share karne unke paas jaata hoon to ek alag
hi sachai samne aati hai. Woh mera rape karte hai, uss raat ko na koi meri
awaaz sunne wala tha na help karne wala. Uss situation ke baad hum so
bhi nahin pate. Kya ek gay kabhi khush nahin reh sakta? Kya gay logon ko
apni life jeene ka haq nahin hai?
Anil

I am gay and from a middle-class family. I have not come out to my family
about my orientation. I have faced lots of problems being gay in my society
and at my school. I have even tried to commit suicide due to it.

I have a boyfriend. We love each other a lot. But our society and culture
do not allow us to love. He is being forced to get married by his family. I
love him more than my life. Please fight for our rights so that no one else
should face such problems. I am very depressed for my life due to this
society and religion.
Kavish

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