I can't remember where I found this, but I love it and decided to share it. :) Enjoy.
I am gay.
I'm not a disease, I'm not a problem.
I'm not an affliction
I don't need treatment.
I don't help
I'm not sick,
I'm not confused,
I'm not a sin.
I am gay.
I'm your daughter
Your sister
Your friend
Your coworker
Your classmate
Your acquaintance
A complete stranger.
I am gay.
I need love, just like you.
I need smiles.
I need support.
I need a hug.
I need a friend.
I need a family.
I need acceptance.
I need understanding.
I need you.
I am gay.
I know what love is.
I know what pain is.
I know what hate is.
I know what life is.
I am gay
And I need you to love me
The same way you loved me before you knew.
I am gay
And I have experienced hate
From more people than just you.
I am gay
And I won't change.
I won't give up.
I won't back down.
I won't pretend.
I won't lie.
I won't deny.
I won't hide.
I won't hurt.
I am gay
And that's okay.
