Born This Way...

Last Friday, the 17^th of May was International Anti-Homophobia Day. Now usually there's a song that could describe it but this time (even though I'm not good at it) I'm going to use my words...

Being homosexual is considered to be taboo. It’s more common to be "in the closet" than to admit that you're gay.

But why is it? Why are you ashamed of who you are? Do you fear the judgment of others? Do you worry about the stereotypes associated with homosexuals? Or are you just in denial about who you are? It’s something I've never understood; and to this day I still don’t.

Being gay is not something to be ashamed or scared of. It’s who you are. It’s a part of you that will never change no matter what you do. If you’re gay, you’re still the same person. You still have the same values, the same thoughts, the same ideals. You, as a person, have not changed at all. It’s just your sexual preference that changes and the kind of partner that you’re looking for that is different. You can deny it, hide it, cover it up, try and change it…But it will never work out. The deeper you bury yourself the more claustrophobic that closet will be.

I've recently made friends with some homosexuals I admire a lot. Of all, the one that particularly stands out is Zack (Not just because for some strange reason he reminds me of Adam Lambert, of who I'm a HUGE fan!!!) But because he's been through it all. Beatings, swearing, discrimination, all of the horrible issues a homosexual has to face, not only from his family but some of his friends as well. But you know what? He got through it and he's probably one of the strongest people I know. He's proud to be who he is, and if there were more people were like him, things would definitely change.

I understand some people may want to keep it in, not let anyone know simply because they’re afraid. They’re afraid of how people will react, they think that no one will accept or understand them. But isn’t it better to be who you are and say what you feel? Wouldn’t you rather stop living a lie and hiding behind cover-ups and live your life the way you want to live? You only get one shot at living the life you’ve been given…wouldn’t you want to make the most of it and be happy?

So I have but one question...So what if it’s seen as "wrong" or "unnatural"? So what if you're going to get discriminated against? People will always talk. Whether you give them reason to or not, people will talk no matter what. You've got to get out of that closet and face the bright, new day. Make a life for yourself, be happy, accept who you are and stand and proudly and watch as the world welcomes you with the promise of happiness and opportunity.

So...raise your glass if you are wrong, in all the right ways! (^~,)