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Are You Afraid of Pride?

How I Gave in to Fear in Rural Missouri My hometown is in rural Missouri. I didn’t come out until I was an adult because I knew my conservative Christian family would not accept me, not to mention my school, church, friends, or community. This year, I heard my town was hosting a Pride event. IContinue reading “Are You Afraid of Pride?”

Coming Out

I came out of the closet today. I’d been trying to blend in for so long, hanging around with others like me, but still feeling like I stuck out like a sore thumb. I always thought it was obvious–the flashy colors, my style, the way I carried myself. It was just the way I wasContinue reading “Coming Out”