Diary Of (Actual) Complete And Utter Band Trash

Coming Out

June 30, 2017
Dear Diary,

This is it. Today was a big day for me. I came out to my parents as bisexual even though I have no idea what it means. There are a hundred different sexualities I feel like and it really stresses me out. What's the difference between bi and pan? I don't really care about labels, I just want to be able to like guys and girls.

Also, I know it's "trendy" to experiment with the same gender. Any girl can say "wow, she is really attractive" and not be lesbian. But I know I'm bisexual because I would date both girls and boys.

That is, if anybody actually liked me and nobody does...

Single for life

Surprisingly, my dad really didn't care. He just have me a hug and said I will love you no matter who you love or who you are. I really thought it would upset him.

My mom was also cool, just a bit more curious. She asked me all these questions if there was a girl I liked and what I find attractive. You know, just normal mother-daughter talk.

I then told my younger sister who is two years younger than me. She was a bit surprised but super excited to ask a ton of questions.

My brother I was also worried about. He's going to be a senior in high school in the fall, he's two years older than me. He joked around that he could tell all along (there's no way he could) and then got serious and said as long as I'm myself, he's happy.

I feel so lucky how supportive my family was. I shouldn't have been surprised at how smooth it went, my parents have always been accepting of everyone and raised us with the beliefs that we love everyone no matter their sexuality, race, and other differences. I've heard horror stories about families ignoring children and neglecting them in recent times. I know we've come a long way since anyone who was a member of the LGBTQ+ community had zero respect, but we still have troubles today. I wish I could help others who struggle through these times.