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Sexual health Growing up gay

Young people who are gay often face harassment from peers. This painful rejection can affect how gay youth feel and what they do in many ways: depression, substance abuse and violence. Patrick tells how he was harassed and how it affected him.

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Learn the facts about gay teens’ need for acceptance.
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