@lifeofm ‼️TW : if you aren’t OP (the poster of this thread) this may lead to intrusive thoughts so please be careful! ‼️
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A little bg about my experience:
I had constant checking and fear of being near others who could spark more questioning, and my life was totally flipped upside down as well after I watched a queer movie called Love Simon. I had a question sparked in me about my queer identity and I was terrified — how would those around me react if I was queer ? I myself wasn’t able yet to accept my identity.
And I kept praying, as you did, because I didn’t feel strong enough to overcome this battle, I would lay around in bed feeling so so down, sad, and helpless. I regretted ever watching that movie and I felt that the world around me kept going while my inner world was crashing. I supported and adore other queer people and friends, but for some reasons, I was so scared of my own identity due to fears of being rejected, or that someone would think of me differently.
But one day— because time heals us and I grew tired of denying my ability to live freely — acceptance became easier. I remember so distinctively that as time passed by, I just said, “You know what? I accept this. I accept I am queer.”
And from that point on, I slowly took baby steps towards more acceptance. I told my classmate who came out to me before to understand her experiences, and then my closest friends who embraced me. I talked to my fellow queer friend about her experiences to normalize it as well!
At first, it was just acceptance, but as time grew by, acceptance turned into embracing. And now I love who I am, a bisexual woman! I don’t just accept me, I love me, and a couple of years ago, I was in a dark place where I didn’t think that was possible.
And now I am here to hopefully inspire you or give you some hope , however you identify, to embrace and love yourself. It is entirely possible, and there is a community of queer folks like me who will adore you as well :) ❤️
