MAIN Home Life Teens Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Teens

For gays and lesbians who have lived through it, high school is often referred to as the nightmare years.

Yo, lesbo...

Hey, faggot...

Talk about peer pressure. Sad to say, you won't find much peer support - or even adult support - in many mainstream high schools.

But if you're gay or even think you're gay, there's plenty of support to be found on the Web.

Check out the links below where gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender, or even questioning teens can find out more information in chats & message boards.

You can also hook up with sympathetic support groups, or find expert advice from online couselors who can answer your personal questions one-on-one...

In the Mix - What's Normal? - Cyber version of the PBS television special on gay teens - including video clips, interviews, links.

My Child is GAY! Now What Do I Do? - After they've picked themselves up off the floor, the 411 for parents...

The Cool Page for Queer Teens - How to come out and how to prepare for fallout from friends and family, discrimination at school, and links to more.

Out Proud - News, stories and a chance to submit your own, plus hook up with other gay teens in the community forum.

YouthResource - Check out a good collection of real stories, plus a searchable database of U.S. support groups, and a staff of online advisors available to contact for questions...

Alex Sanchez & Rainbow Boys Home Page - Online home to the gay teen novel writer and lecturer with news and updates, book info, schedule of appearances, personal profile and gay teen resources directory.

Gay Parent Magazine - Feature stories about family acceptance, and a cool resources section for links to gay-friendly U.S. schools, camps and teen support groups.