Homophobic Schools.

[minimoya]

Only four friends of mine know I'm bi, but my school is full of homophobics and kids who can't keep things secret for their lives. I feel like nothing's private in my school. Anyone else have this issue?

[Thunduhbuhlt]

It happens, the best thing is to ony tell people you can REALLY trust...

[ImCoolBeans]

Moved to Teen Sexuality

[CrossingtheCourtyard]

Privacy is really becoming a luxury few can afford. If you tell people, expect for it to get around--and fast. Yes, strictly telling people you really trust alone might be best, but word can still spread if someone let's something slip, or if someone overhears you talking, ect, ect. Homophobic/biphobic/ignorant people in general exist outside of high school, and gossip can travel just as fast out there too.

I don't mean to sound rude or anything, but this sort of stuff can happen. It doesn't just exist in movies and 'horror stories' about how secrets get out all over school.

I have not come out to many people--only one, in fact--but when I do come out to everyone else as well, I expect that the news will travel the proverbial grapeline fast and I'll be ready to do my best in explaining what I need to and deflecting any comments I receive.

Perhaps decide on whether or not you really want to come out yet. Waiting to be out of high school won't strictly make things better. Homophobes are all over. Maybe think about people in your school such as teachers or other officials that you can talk to in case of harassment and about your family as well.