I grew up in this small village in The Netherlands. And by small, I mean about 8500 inhabitants. Growing up I never worried about not being able to get married, not getting a health securence or getting fired just because I was gay. I grew up thinking being gay happens only in the city's and therefor I could not be gay.
They just didn't exist in our village. Later on I would figure they do, but just not as openly and proud. 'Act normal, then you'll be crazy enough' is the saying everyone knows