Ah, Mon Chère, the 80s had their moments, both good and bad but the bads, particularly for gay teens, were pretty bad. I took solace in the music and the movies. They were good distractions.
Interesting, Asher. I was also looked like that and was mistaken for a girl when I was ‘Boxey’s’ age. I just got confused, LOL. My Dad started getting my hair cut shortrer after that, even though kids in the 70s sported long hair a lot. There were times when I’d need a guy to turn around so that I could see what sex he was because the hair from the back would always be FABULOUS!