People who experience homophobic, biphobic, or transphobic harassment often feel alone and are afraid to tell anyone what’s happening. You should never have to face harassment.

You can get support from:

• Other LGBTQ people
• Online communities of LGBTQ people
• Trusted LGBTQ adults that you may already know, such as family members or teachers
• Straight people who are allies to LGBTQ people
• A Gay/Straight Alliance online

If you’re a young person who’s experiencing harassment in school, it’s important to tell someone, even if that seems scary. If you don’t seek help and just accept it, the harassment will probably continue, or maybe even get worse over time. This can make it hard to keep up with grades, activities, and school in general.