Growing Up Gay in the South

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Growing Up Gay in the South
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          Oct 28, 2010
          
        
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In light of the recent suicides of gay teens who have suffered extreme bullying at the hands of their straight peers, Out magazine takes a look at a dozen inspiring Savannah, Ga., teens who are unapologetically living proud, brave lives.

        
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