We are Human: Coming Out Colorful

Happier

Ever since I was little I always looked at girls differently. But at the same time l liked guys. I hid for a very long time. I even told myself that I was straight. I was never truly happy with myself. Then one day in a girls group that I go to we were talking about sexuality and I took it as a sign.

I told the leader of that group who is a consler and she was proud of me, that I told her and that I had accepted myself. The next thing was to tell my family. I was terrified. How would they react? Would they still love me for me? All these questions ran through my head.

I was sitting in the car with my sister and she had asked me what was wrong. I told her nothing. She kept asking me questions. Then asked "are you gay?" I said "no". Then she asked "are you bi?" I said Yes. And she said "I called it."

At first I was confused. She told me that she had talked to my mom about it and said that something was always different about me. And my mom didn't want to put labels on me but she also said that there was something different. I told my mom the same day.

I have yet to tell my dad and the rest of my family, but I will someday. I know that my mom and my sister accept me and love me. After telling them this I am a lot happier with myself and feel happier.