Josh is a young person from Middlesbrough who identifies as gay - part of the LGBT+ community.
Here, he speaks about [a few topics] as part of the My LGBT+ Story video collection, which focuses in depth on what it’s like to be LGBT+ in the UK today in many walks of life.
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Skip to topics:
00:11 Growing up LGBT+ in the rural north
01:16 Coming out to my family as gay
02:46 Breaking the stereotypes I saw of gay men
04:30 How being gay affected my friendships
05:16 Why I waited until 18 to come out in school
06:30 Coming out to my friends
07:51 Wanting a 'normal family life'
09:14 How being gay has affected my personality
09:53 Keeping on learning about the LGBT+ community
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The My LGBT+ Story video collection is here for LGBT+ young people from all walks of life, as well as for schools, colleges and youth groups to use. Find out more and get free access to the full collection at www.justlikeus.org/mylgbtstory.
If you’re a UK LGBT+ 18 - 25 year old who is inspired by these stories, then find out how you can volunteer for our young people’s LGBT+ charity Just Like Us at www.justlikeus.org/volunteer.
If you’re a UK educator who would like a network of support and resources for your inclusion and anti-bullying work, then find out more about School Diversity Week and Just Like Us school talks and workshops at www.justlikeus.org/schools.
To find out more about the young people’s LGBT+ charity Just Like Us, visit www.justlikeus.org.