<p>Just want to followup on enragedcamel’s thoughtful post: I don’t mean to imply that every bs in the northeast will be a comfortable place for a gay teen, especially a boy. I do generally find that the majority will be, at least, physically safe but as enragedcamel points out, there’s a lot more to it than that, and every kid deserves to feel accepted, have good friends, and, basically, get a whole lot more than just a guarantee of no physical violence. So, to the OP, dig deep. There are many good options, but it’s definitely true that there are places in the NE where fitting in will still be hard.</p>
<p>without sending this thread in a totally different direction, enragedcamel - thanks for weighing in, and kudos for what seems like a really thoughtful response to a bs experience that isn’t perfect but has value nonetheless. I hope you find as you continue at your school that with time there are more people who accept and support you. If you aren’t finding that, please consider the multischool conferences held in the northeast and elsewhere (pocc, which is run by nais comes to mind, as do more local events) where you might meet more students in your position, as well as faculty who support them. I would hope that your bs years end up being more than just tolerable, even if you seem thoughtful enough to handle them either way.</p>