Coming Out Story

Before I start, let me first say that everyone is beautiful in their own way, shape, and form. I might lose some friends from this post but its a sacrifice I'm willing to make in order to keep myself happy for once.

Since I was young, I was told that men marry women and that my "Prince Charming" would come my way. In my mind, that was the inner workings of a problem I was internally facing. I knew for a fact I liked girls, too, but my Catholic background told me otherwise. I would go straight to Hell from the blasphemy. I knew it was a secret I could never let out.

I remember having a crush on a girl in high school. What killed me was knowing she didn't feel the same connection and just saw us as friends. A lot of girls saw me that way (which, don't get me wrong, I'm more than thrilled having girl friends) and it only made it harder to come out.

Years later when I reached college, I found myself more comfortable with my sexuality. Only close friends knew and I wanted to keep it that way. With family always wondering if I was ever going to have a boyfriend, I kept my mouth shut at events.

Questions would always cloud my mind. "Will my family disown me?" "Will they even accept my lifestyle?" Within the past 2 years, I have been more open with myself and the LGBTQ+ community. I went to Pride Day in New York City to show my support and came home with joy knowing there are people out there just like me showing their love and support. I'm not that alone in the world. And if I am, I might as well be happy with myself, right? 

A few days ago, I came out for the first time on social media. It felt liberating with all the loving feedback I received. Family came second when I posted on Snapchat and Instagram. And this will be third, as now my fellow blog readers know. It feels amazing getting this inner secret out in the open. I can openly and proudly say I'm a Bisexual woman with nothing to fear. 

Love who you love, not by other standards ❤