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My family doesn't accept homosexuality or how I dress. Help!
I can't be myself in my family. They don't accept that I dress in tight clothes. They don't think it's right for me because I'm a boy. When I've worn clothing that I like, I've been yelled at and threatened.
Sexual orientation and LGBTQ
Sexual orientation is about the gender of the people you fall in love with and are attracted to. You have the right to love and be together with whoever you want.
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