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Gays and lesbian views in my community #lgbt
This is a story of my friend who once opened up on me!!
“I found out I was gay at 11 and did not know what it was. I knew I was attracted to boys and not girls. I was afraid I would be forced to marry a woman or disowned by my family. By 13 I accepted who I was as I didn’t want to ruin the life of a woman by marrying her. I opened up to a few friends, finding solace spiritualy – before eventually mustering the courage to come out to my parents too.My parents were relieved that their son was talking to them properly and loved them. They said they would provide for me and love me no matter what. It was such a shock to me! I explained to them intimate details of being gay. My mum thought I was going to become a woman. I decided to help others like me. I saw that other LGBTs were also scared.You don’t need to fear the worst case scenario. Love yourself and know that all will be ok. If you remain positive and loving, life will surely work out for you. Be
kind to yourself and patient with others. The activist says that coming out would have been much easier if the topic had not been so taboo in schools. Growing up I would have loved it being LGBT was discussed in school… I would have also liked it if my community talked about such matters openly without shame. What I'd love is actually working alongside schools, going into schools and talking about faith and sexuality, which are topics
generally considered taboo and risky. Knowing that it will inspire, educate and save the lives of countless LGBT young people going through so much hardship in schools brings joy to my heart.Being bullied is never acceptable and can deeply impact on a young people developing their identity. "
“I found out I was gay at 11 and did not know what it was. I knew I was attracted to boys and not girls. I was afraid I would be forced to marry a woman or disowned by my family. By 13 I accepted who I was as I didn’t want to ruin the life of a woman by marrying her. I opened up to a few friends, finding solace spiritualy – before eventually mustering the courage to come out to my parents too.My parents were relieved that their son was talking to them properly and loved them. They said they would provide for me and love me no matter what. It was such a shock to me! I explained to them intimate details of being gay. My mum thought I was going to become a woman. I decided to help others like me. I saw that other LGBTs were also scared.You don’t need to fear the worst case scenario. Love yourself and know that all will be ok. If you remain positive and loving, life will surely work out for you. Be
kind to yourself and patient with others. The activist says that coming out would have been much easier if the topic had not been so taboo in schools. Growing up I would have loved it being LGBT was discussed in school… I would have also liked it if my community talked about such matters openly without shame. What I'd love is actually working alongside schools, going into schools and talking about faith and sexuality, which are topics
generally considered taboo and risky. Knowing that it will inspire, educate and save the lives of countless LGBT young people going through so much hardship in schools brings joy to my heart.Being bullied is never acceptable and can deeply impact on a young people developing their identity. "
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Comment by Brandvlei Youthzones on March 7, 2016 at 8:18am
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@ Tshepang.... Remember the 'B' in the lgbt group reffers to the bisexuals meaning they are attracted to both males and females, so if i may ask how will production stop of one is getting intimate with the opposite sex??
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Comment by tshepang mapeka on March 5, 2016 at 10:58am
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This gay thing doesn't make sense so it means no children will be born and that means if we all become that then production stops
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Remember being gay is not a choice
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I've seen many lgbt people who were disowned by their parents only bcos they came out as gay....so if he's realy gay he'll choose the gay life over you and that will never fulfil ur dream that u need grandchildren from ur only son
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Comment by Joel Mlauzi on March 3, 2016 at 6:25pm
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will make him choose me or his gay life
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Mr Mlauzi you'll never accept but fact will remain he'll be gay and you wont do anything to chsnge that
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me will never accept that my only son is gay because i need grandchildren
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N what are those real facts??
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Comment by bobsa navy on March 2, 2016 at 12:17pm
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but this issue is so sensitive especially when it comes to religion we may accept the fact that there are gays and lesbians but we must also consider the real facts
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