Gay teens’ responses to Tulsa survey reveal risk for suicide

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TULSA — Ben Crittenden was not shocked by a survey suggesting nearly 40 percent of gay, lesbian or bisexual young Tulsans have attempted suicide.

"It doesn’t really surprise me,” the Catoosa High School junior said.

"Coming from my own experience, before I came out I had thoughts of suicide because I wanted to be accepted in the world,” Crittenden said.

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