My parents found out that I was gay when I was about 15, when a family friend told them that I’d been seeing another guy. As strict Muslims, they initially found this very difficult to accept.
My sexual identity goes completely against our faith. Over time, however, and after a lot of tricky conversations and explanations, they’ve come to accept me for who I am.
Sadly, not all LGBT+ teens are blessed with such supportive relatives. And for many, the past few months have been incredibly