Dan! We’re really proud of you for being comfortable enough to share this with us. You don’t owe us an answer or an explanation, no matter how many times we ask.
I feel like in some ways, I can relate to you. I’ve always felt like I needed a label, and everytime I find a label, it might not fit in a few weeks. Also, everytime I change labels, it feels more and more like I’m pretending. This is part of the reason I don’t feel comfortable telling my family (the other part being THEYAREVHOMOPHOBIC).
I really like how you talk about the pressures of needing to come out. I also like how you highlight the dangers and risk of coming out, which I will take into consideration when I grow up, become more financially independent, and tell my family.
In short, thank you, Dan. Thank you for showing me that it’s okay to not have an easy-to-sort-label. Thank you for showing me that it’s okay to be a shapeless blob. And most importantly, thank you for showing me the community of other shapeless blobs.
Thank you and I love you!