Unfortunately not everyone you know will think that being gay is so terrific. It's hard to know who can handle the information and give you support. Some friends may accept you. Some may turn away from you or tell other people without your permission. Telling family can be very difficult.
Some families are very supportive.
But some lesbian and gay youth have been kicked out of their homes when their parents found out. It's important to have someone to talk to because it's not normal or healthy for young people to have to keep secret such an important part of their lives. People aren't encouraged in our society to talk openly about sex, but it's important that we communicate about whether we feel ready to have sex or not, about what we like and don't like to do sexually, and different expectations we may have about relationships. It's very important to talk about whether we're at risk for HIV, the virus that is thought to cause AIDS, or other sexually transmitted diseases, like herpes. All people have a right to feel good about themselves.