Sage

Recently, a friend of mine decided to confide in me that she is gay. She's 17, still in high school, still living at home, but will be going to college in the fall. I told her that I was happy to be there for her, as she has not "come out" to anyone else. I told her that her sexuality is something to enjoy and be happy with, no matter what it is. I said that she shouldn't be worried about coming out to other people until she feels ready to, and then only tell people she really cares about, because it's the sort of thing that's special. I said that she's an awesome chick (which she is) and that she should focus on herself and knowing who she is inside before she starts dealing with something (telling other people) that could cause a lot of outer turmoil. I'm definietely not saying that she shouldn't tell other people, just that in her high school and in her family situation it would produce a LOT of stress, so I said to wait until she felt confident within herself to handle any situation cooly.

So, I'm coming to you awexome guys to ask: what would you say to her? Is there any litature/websites I should recommend that would help her in this situation? I felt I gave her good advice: that there's nothing wrong with her, that sexuality is good and healthy, that she's a great chick- but I wanna know what y'all think there is else to say, good advice wise! Help a young girl out!

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