Sure, in today's faced-paced, ever-changing world, all adolescents undergo stress.  Unfortunately, it's all part of growing up.  But, what are the added stresses in today's society that must be endured by gay and lesbian youth?
 

Here are but a few . . .
 

A sense of difference

Social isolation/loneliness

Harassment & violence

Rejection by family

Suicide risk

Invisibility

Misunderstanding

Stigmatization

Myths

Lack of information

Lack of role models

Discrimination

Homelessness

Drug & alcohol abuse

Depression & suicide

Source:  Seattle Commission on Children and Youth, 1989