Thank you so much for telling us how you’re feeling. I’m really sorry you’re being made fun of.
First things first: being a lesbian is not weird at all, and there is nothing wrong with you.Sometimes kids make fun of others because they don’t understand differences, or because they hear mean ideas from other people and repeat them. When something feels new or different to them, they might say hurtful things, but that doesn’t mean those things are true.
At your age, everyone is still learning who they are and how to treat others kindly. Being different isn’t a bad thing; it’s a normal part of being human. People like and love different people, and that’s okay.
What’s most important is that you feel safe and protected. If kids are bullying you, please tell a trusted adult like a parent, teacher, school, counselor, or another grown-up you feel comfortable with. You don’t deserve to be bullied, and you don’t have to handle it by yourself.
Try to stay close to people who make you feel good about yourself and accept you for who you are. You are allowed to be yourself.
You are brave for speaking up, and you are not alone. Take things one day at a time, and remember: who you love does not make you weird.
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