Originally Posted by
AllieSF
Hi Vanessa. I believe that you are in the perfect location to deal with your issues in a supportive way. You are in a university atmosphere with a lot of young and searching minds. Yes, some may not approve or "get" what you are doing and who you are. However, if there is anyplace to come out and be yourself, to me it would be where you are now. I think that you would be very surprised by the amount of acceptance, not just tolerance, that you will receive. In addition, and until the state cuts the funding for those services, you should have some access to counseling to help you with your issues for free. Many universities have an on-campus LGBT support group. I recommend you go to the university" health services and ask them for help and recommendations. They are there for you and will treat you respectfully. I think that what will come out of that and any counseling will be the realization that you have every right to be you, however you are. With that knowledge you will be better able to accept yourself and gain the confidence to then be yourself. With that knowledge, self acceptance and confidence, most of your other issues will go away. It is so much better to come out at your age than to suffer and struggle with trying to keep it hidden away inside you for the rest of your life. Good luck and go for it.