My name is Wayne Bateman and I am conducting a research project into the experiences of bullying on homosexual men. As a gay teenager I myself was bullied and the long term implications this has had upon my self-esteem and identity have outlived the actual instances of bullying themselves. This is a conclusion that many studies into homosexual bullying have found. I am hoping that my research, which is supported by the University of Cambridge, will highlight the impact of bullying within different life stages so that this information could be used to inform any anti-bullying campaigns and educational interventions aimed specifically at supporting young gay men.