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Depends on where you live. In some parts of the US, being openly gay can get you assaulted or killed. Gay kids frequently get beaten up in school, so we learn to hide our sexual feelings. Sometimes, gay kids even get thrown out of their homes by their own families. Keeping such a big part of who you are hidden can be exhausting and make you bitter, fearful, and angry.

On the other hand, if you live in a welcoming community, your life will be pretty much the same as everyone else's.

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