If I could back and talk to my teenager self and tell him it'll be ok I would. This is part of the work this charity aims to do in schools.

Diversity Role Models create safe spaces where young people can explore difference and consider their role in creating a world where we all feel accepted. Their student workshops feature LGBT+ or ally role models who speak openly about their lived experiences, building young people's empathy so they can understand the (often unintended) impact of their language and actions. In order to ensure sustained change we supplement this by training school governors, staff, and parents/carers