I'm not saying put yourself in a position where you'd face harm if you were to come out. I can't offer specific tips, because every situation is different. Had I come out when I realized my attraction to other women, I'd have had to find a new place to live. Growing up, I was bullied harshly because of rumors about me.

However, I will say that no matter your circumstance, whether it's safe to come out or not, there's absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. It's only you; nothing to be afraid of. You're beautiful as you are.

This is a new era

A new dawn

Love is no longer forbidden

While there will still be naysayers

There are many more allies and friends

That accept you for being you

From this day forward

Be brave

Be proud

Be in love

And be loved

#lgbt #lgbtq #support #dontbeafraid

If you know you're gay, yet you fear making it known,

I'll ask you, is It important for you to have it known?

You could keep it secret, only you know the truth,

But I guess it burns.

It burns, and burning.

It stifles your breath,

It binds you in chains,

Frustrates your decision,

In calculation,

For you may only walk

Along the cracks.

So let me ask you this, my friend:

Do you have a real choice?

Do you want to continue living,

Like some doomed Greek hero?

Never finding home?

And remember, always:

Life is just too short.