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Dear Mrs. Figgins:  

I am a 19 years old Muslim.  I am gay.   My family will never accept me if they know.  I believe ending my life is the only way to prevent dishonor to my parents.  

Do you believe there is something left for me?  

Aashif, New York  

 

Dear Aashif:  

What you are going thru is not uncommon with men and women throughout the world.   

Being gay is not something you decided to be.  You were born gay, just like a person who is born straight. There is nothing wrong with you.  However, you must seek help immediately.  

The following organizations will help you, Aashif.  Reach out.  

The Trevor Project:   (866) 488-7386  

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline:  (888) 843-4564  

The GLBT National Youth Talkline:  (through age 25):  (800) 246-7743  

The National Runaway Switchboard:  1-800-RUNAWAY  

Al-Fatiha:     http://www.al-fatiha.org/    

Please contact one of the above organizations. 

Life is worth living. 

Believe.

Mrs. Figgins 

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