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[–]censorshipment 6 insightful - 7 fun6 insightful - 6 fun7 insightful - 7 fun -  (1 child)

Not QT (nowadays) but used to identify as a straight guy (I'm a lesbian). I "came out" as a lesbian at 14 in 1997 and then as a guy at 16 in 1999. I just told people being a lesbian didn't feel right and being a straight guy did. My mom was heartbroken. My friends were cool about it. I attended a creative arts school that would likely be considered a "queer" school nowadays. One of the main reasons I "came out" was because I was almost raped by a guy I thought was gay (only into guys)... he knew I was a lesbian but didn't care... so in my mind, identifying as a straight guy would protect me from guys like him.

I became one of the most popular, well-liked students in my junior and senior years (1999-2001). Felt great for awhile until no straight girls would date me, of course. I stopped identifying as a guy during my first year of college. Was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.

[–]ISaidWhatISaid[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I am really sorry about your terrible experiences. Thank you for responding anyway.