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Coping with<br />

<strong>Stigma</strong><br />

4. Discussion: Discuss with the whole group:<br />

How did you feel about disclosing your sexual orientation?<br />

What words or arguments did you use?<br />

What techniques did you use to tell your story?<br />

What do we learn from this?<br />

Example Responses:<br />

The examples below are not the required answers, <strong>and</strong> you are not expected to read them<br />

out loud. They are included to illustrate the type of responses expected <strong>and</strong> can help you<br />

identify issues you may want to raise, if they are not raised by participants. However, you<br />

should let each group come up with their own ideas. Remember: there are no right <strong>and</strong><br />

wrong answers.<br />

How did you feel about talking to your father?<br />

I felt both frightened <strong>and</strong> shy to talk to him about being MSM.<br />

I was so nervous, but now I know I can<br />

do this, I will talk to him.<br />

I love my family <strong>and</strong> want their<br />

continuing love, respect, <strong>and</strong><br />

acceptance.<br />

Once I got started to tell my father, it<br />

was easier.<br />

It was easier than I thought it might<br />

be. I just need to practice saying these<br />

words.<br />

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