20 WAYS HOW IT GOT BETTER FOR ME 

1.      I know that everyone loves me for exactly who I am and nothing else.

2.      I have over 650 views on this blog!

3.      I don’t pause or stutter before I say the word gay.

4.      I never lose a night of sleep thinking if people will still love me when they find out I’m gay.

5.      I can talk freely, from personal experience about how we need more equality in politics.

6.      I have received emails from relatives telling me how proud of me they are and how as long as I am happy, that nothing else matters.

7.      I can read a book about Harvey Milk in our student lounge and not fear that people will “discover my secret.”

8.      I no longer care about who knows that I am gay, because everyone who I care the most about already does.

9.      After telling my friends that I am gay, only one thing changed; our relationships became stronger because of honesty.

10.  My mom has the same bravery that I do to tell people that I’m gay

11.  My dad told me that he doesn’t care who I like because he is still proud of me and I’m the best son a father could ever have.

12.  My sister wants to work for LGBTQ advocacy.

13.  People still view my other characteristics and not just the fact that I’m gay.

14.  If someone asks me if I’m gay, I never deny it because I am proud of who I am and where I am going.

15.  I never let my sexuality interfere with pursuing my dreams.

16.  I have seen my friends and family gain a greater tolerance for people that are different.

17.  I have seen that my family really does have unconditional love for me.

18.  I have hope that someday I will marry the man of my dreams and all my family and friends will be there to support me.

19.  I don’t have to stress about making my family proud because I know that I do.

20.  I’M HAPPY WITH WHO I AM!!! And I wouldn’t change it for the world.  I was made this way for a reason, so I should embrace it and live life, accomplish my goals, let my dreams come true and find love, because there is only one life to live and I don’t intend on wasting it.  I just hope that you do the same.