Inspired by 's entry.



1. How long have you known you are part of the LGBT community?
At least since I was 15, maybe earlier.

2. Was it a struggle (emotionally) for you at the beginning?
It was... even though in should've been obvious when I was a teenager, I was in an extreme state of denial until last year when finally I began to accept my sexuality.

3. How did you start to discover your sexuality? (Example, thoughts, feelings…ex)
I'd found myself being attracted to guys, and not having any interest in the girls amongst my social circles.

4. What part of the LGBT community do you belong to? (Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, ex)
Gay.

5. How long have you been out of the closet, or if your not, do you plan to be at some point?
I've been out of the closet for over three months now.

6. Does your parents/parent know, or will they ever know?
My mum knows, the night I came out to the rest of the world I sat down with her and had a heart to heart talk with her.
My Dad on the other hand, doesn't know... he will eventually, but I need to get some things in place before we have that talk.

7. Did they take it well, or do you predict that they will take it well?
My Mum naturally had her questions, but she's been as supportive as you can hope a parent will be.
My Dad on the other hand, I'm not expecting a great result.

8. Would you…
a. Hold hands with your same gender partner in public?
Probably once I've gotten enough confidence, and the right guy.
b. Kiss them in public?
See above
c. Introduce them as 'your girlfriend/boyfriend' to family and friends that haven't met them?
I'd definitely introduce them as my boyfriend, although I'd prefer to introduce them as a friend and then lead into revealing him as my boyfriend to soften the announcement.

9. What 3 things ANGERS THE HELL outta you about people's terrible 'opinions' about the LGBT community or certain comments, acts, ex…
1. People abusing the bible for their bigoted views, and choosing to make some sins still relevant to condemn people in the LGBT community as sinners, whist ignoring sins that would otherwise brand everyone sinners, regardless of sexual orientation.
2. That they have no idea just how hurtful their misled opinions can be, and just how devestating an effect they can have on someone who is discovering their identity.
3. That gay people aren't entitled to marry because the union of marriage is exclusive to one man and one woman... if the founding principal is love, then who cares if two people of the same sex wish to marry?

10. Do you like/love someone right now of the same gender?
I do have a strong attraction to one person, but it's unrequited.

11. If so, do they know?
Nope.
       
12. Have you told someone about your sexuality and they took it badly?
Not yet, I've been extremely fortunate that my circle of friends and family have been supportive... but if there is one person I predict will take it badly, it'll be my Dad.

13. Are you proud of whom you are?
I'm out, and I'm PROUD.