Gay/Lesbian/Bi Teens/Expert Profile

Robbie Francis

U.S.
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returns 11/14/2009
Expertise

I CAN answer (and any that are similar): why do my parents hate me? Why can't my parents accept me? Is it wrong being gay? Will my parents ever accept me? Why do I feel so alone and alienated? Is being gay a sin? How can/do I come out? When do I come out? I CAN NOT answer: why am I gay?

Experience in the area

I am gay and have come out. I have been depressed and suicidal in the past, but I am much better now. I have helped friends who are gay.

Organizations

Outdoor Odyssey (a mentoring program for special needs children), SLC (Students for Life Choices)

Education/Credentials

In high school, so I can relate to most teens.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.56
  • Clarity of Response 9.69
  • Timeliness 9.38
  • Politeness 9.69
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 7
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 116
  • Volunteer Since 2009-01-26
  • Prestige Points 510

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Recent Answers from Robbie Francis

2009-10-03 my mom cant except im gay !:

Your mother is in a different generation- one that is more strict and conservative than understanding and liberal. You can't make her accept you and the only reason she doesn't is because those are the

2009-09-22 I really like a "straight" boy.:

Ugh, been there, done that! And it sucks. Haha, well, Kyle, it seems to me that if you've asked him multiple times and he continues to say no, then there's not much more advice I can give you. Maybe he

2009-09-11 help:

Unfortunately, Morgan, since I don't know your personal and home life from a first person perspective, I can't really answer this. However, I can give you the advice that you need to do it when you are

2009-09-03 I told my friend...:

Talking always works wonders. So talk to her. Tell her its not that your not ready, but your really not ready either. See if she's willing to keep things discrete. I'm sure she'll understand that you need

2009-07-30 I dont know what to do....:

The biggest mistake any gay/les/bi teen makes is thinking they HAVE to tell their parents and their friends. I say, your business is your own. As for how, that also has to deal with how your parents and

 

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