Feelings about girls
13 year old male
When I was 11 years old I started having feelings about girls. I got really depressed and cried myself to sleep most nights. I was in disbelief that this was actually happening to me.
By the age of 12 I started using the Kids Helpline by phone, but struggled to hold a conversation for long because I didn't want my family members to hear me. After about 3 phone calls I decided to start receiving counselling via email.
It helped me out a lot and I didn't feel so embarrassed or guilty at school. I even started to buy a local lesbian magazine from my newsagency once a month on my way home from school.
It was hard to muster up the strength to come out but when I did get the emotional pump to do it one day, I decided to notify my parents first. My mum took it pretty hard, although she wasn't surprised, but my dad was fine with it. My sibling accepted me, however my friends were a different story. They hated me! All except one guy who has gay uncles.
I don't really discuss my sexuality anymore mainly because I'm not a very talkative person. But I am thankful to Kids Helpline for helping me realise I'm a lesbian.
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