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Wales Online
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Joseph Ali

The Instagram influencer with a huge following who left school with no qualifications and was bullied because of his sexuality

Scott McGlynn is an influencer, most known for his podcast and his massive Instagram following. In the modern era of social media, you may think he has it all. However, he still struggles with the lingering affects of his childhood. Twenty years ago Scott came out publicly as gay and was met with negativity from the offset.

The impact on his mental health was huge and stayed with him until his adult years. Blaming school as the reason for hiding his sexuality amongst peers, he also blamed his negative experience for quitting his love of sports. Talented in running and swimming, Scott put the hobbies to bed once he came out about his sexuality to his peers.

"I loved sports in primary school. I was good at all of it and I especially loved running and swimming," said the 35-year-old. "But high school changed that dream.. I left behind all my friends I'd been with for years and went to a school where I knew no one.

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