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[quote=Anonymous]Some kids know they're gay when they're in middle school; others are confused and go through stages.

In your case, I don't think there's a need to push anything here.  Just make friends and try to "be."

Leave it alone, OP.  Try not to think about it.  9th grade (where you're heading, yes?) is hard enough w/o having to add that pressure to your life.  Focus on your classes and involve yourself in extracurriculars.  And while there are LGBT groups at most high schools, I wouldn't just jump in right away.

I grew up with a good friend (who later died of AIDS) who was pegged as gay from the time he was 5 years old.  He never came out to family but did come out to friends.  And having taught HS for many years, I've seen kids float back and forth btw sexes for whatever reason.  So the LGBT community isn't foreign to me.

Sexuality is a continuum.  Some stay in the middle all of their lives; others float toward the ends of the spectrum.

Just don't get so wrapped up in it that you lose sight of your studies.  And remember 1) that good friends won't judge you and 2) there are always adults who can be supportive if you need to talk.  [/quote]

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