06/11/2022
Hi everyone :) It’s been almost two years since I last posted a picture of me. As like many of us, I’ve spent a lot of quality time thinking and learning about myself…
I realized I had never officially come out to the world as how I identify, a q***r bisexual man. This has been a struggle for as long as I can remember. It’s been challenging. It wasn’t until late in college when I learned one could be bisexual. For most of my adolescent years I thought I had to pick, gay or straight. Neither felt right for me.
Since then, I have met some fantastic Q***r humans and allies. These friends and former partners have taught me so much about the Q***r Community and about myself. This community is the most diverse group of our species and it is far from perfect; but through it, I became who I am and more importantly, I fell in love with who I am.
There is no right or wrong way to come out. There is only your way. Most of my family and friends already know this about me. Yet, I wanted to make it public for anyone reading this who might need the extra strength to be themselves. It is never too late to be yourself. You are extraordinary and deserving of all the good in the world! (Although I hope one day this won’t be needed, since I’ve never asked a straight person when they came out as straight. Until then, let’s support each other in the best ways we know how.)
Also, I feel grateful to live in a city where not only are we accepted, we are celebrated. Very few of us are this lucky. This city is far from perfect though. I am celebrating who I’ve become, the lessons I’ve learned, the friends I’ve made, and all the revolutionary Q***r folks who made moments like this possible for a kid from Indiana.
Finally, we must not forget those in our community who are still lacking the proper dignity and respect they rightfully deserve. And to the white folks in this community, we have a lot we need to work on. Let’s keep healing and fighting for liberation for all. Peace and love ✌🏼❤️🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
