“I feel like I’ve always known that I don't prefer a gender, I’ve always been attracted to people regardless of their gender. I first seriously thought about my sexuality when I was in the 7th grade after I had a discussion with my friend about being bisexual. Although now, I don't really worry about having to put a label on my sexuality, because it does not really matter to me, it feels restrictive and unnecessary to me.”
“Once I came to terms about what my sexuality was, I had to face the hurdle of coming out’ Honestly, I feel like through the progress the community has seen, coming out seems redundant, because it assumes the hetero-norm. Back when I thought coming out was needed to express my sexual identity I only came out to a few of my close friends who were very supportive.”
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Having an external support system can be incredibly important when it comes to your mental health. Whether it's about dealing with struggling about your sexuality or about anything else from exams to your personal life. Your chosen family will always be there for you and to listen to you. “My parents did not react the same but then again it’s not like they can stop me from being the person I am. ” The struggles of not being accepted by your parents, guardians or family, is something we see happening very often. Know that you are not alone in this and know that there are people out there for you!
Along with the stereotype of having to put a label on one's sexuality and gender, a large proportion of the world is of the impression that being a part of the community drastically transforms every part of your life since coming out.
“ I don’t know why it’s expected that a significant change has to be seen in my life, there really isn't any. Although, I will admit I'm a huge crybaby and I hate it when I hear that people from the spectrum can't or shouldn't be allowed to love. Even if I wasn’t part of the community just listening to homophobic statements and comments affects my mental state. Other than that I can say that I’ve had a privileged life without any major problems regarding me being A part of the community.”
Some people may have a hard coming to terms with their sexuality and some may have an internal support system. Everyone's experience, part of the commun
ity or not, is normal. If you're having a hard time with anything you're going through in your personal life, reach out for help. Either to a loved one, a random person you trust or a therapist. Love is love, no matter what. <3
Love,
Anonymous.
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