LGBT: Why is it so hard to be gay? I never realised it!?

I'm not really sure what to tell you. I went though a lot of these feelings too, but I'm kind of one of those people that will just "grin and bear it." I never really had any support or anything, and I'm not the kind of person who can open up to people or ask for help. I just kind of learned how to deal with it. I hope that he will too. It sounds like you are being very supportive of him in this difficult time, and I know he appreciates this. Keep being there for him, and let him know he can come to you for help. Keep listening to what he has to say. Good luck.