If you’re being bullied for being gay, bisexual or trans speak to someone in authority immediately. You’re not alone and asking for help will often lead to it getting better for you.
Being bullied for being gay can be isolating. 54% of lesbian, bi and gay young people say there’s no adult to talk to at school about their sexuality.
Homophobic bullying is when someone is bullied for being gay. 75,000 young people are bullied each year for being lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB).
There a few steps you can follow to help you tell your parents you are LGBT: choose a good time (when no-one is stressed), have a supportive relative on hand, keep it simple, speak clearly, and give them time to understand.
Gay pride or LGBT pride is the positive stance against discrimination and violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people.