One of the reasons for the lack of gay role models is that half the people who are gay and might well be good role models are not known to be gay. This is one reason for coming out of the closet. It generally helps all gay people when...
As LGBT youth, we face an incredible challenge growing up in a society that is anti-queer. Self-confidence and self-esteem are hard to maintain under these circumstances. The pressure and stress of having to face a range of negative reactions - from parents, friends, society in general or ourselves - have led to some LGBT youth facing higher health risks.
Why Didn't Our Child Tell Us Before About Their Sexual Orientation?