Accept being gay
My Family Cannot Receive That I Am Gay
I told my mum I was gay when I was 16 and her reaction was “Don’t tell your dad”. I was really surprised; I honestly thought she might already suspect and be satisfactory with it. I told Dad a year later and, not knowing I’d already told Mum, he said ‘It’ll kill her”. For me; it was a relief to get things in the open, but for months afterwards, it was as if someone had died. I felt really guilty – no one wants to hurt their parents. But the worst reaction was my sister’s. She said it was disgusting.
I am now 33 and living with my partner, I presume my parents are okay with this and like him, but we’ve not had a free conversation about it. My sister’s getting married this year, and there’s been no mention of my partner of three years organism invited. My parents haven’t protested or even mentioned this. I don’t wish to not leave, but I sense disloyal to him, and to myself in a way, if I travel without him. In the long legal title I think ‘what does it matter?’ But on the other hand I also think the tension between me and my family may never go. Calum, Borough
There is an anti-homophobia poster in many public places saying, “Some people are gay, obtain over
Accepting your sexuality
By: Amber Minney
Lampeter Campus LGBT+ (Women's Space) Part-Time Officer 2021-2022
One of the main things I wish I had been told from the very beginning is this: your sexuality is your own; the main person here is YOU.
I get that this probably sounds enjoy a really small and obvious thing, but I really think this is a sentiment that we don’t express enough. This statement alone encompasses so many important feelings that I hold very seal to my sexual self today. Your sexuality is your own, and no one else’s. This journey is about you and getting to know yourself. It can be complex to separate ourselves from the mesh of relationships and influences that we encounter every day, but that’s why making yourself the focus is so important. Your identity isn’t for anyone else, ever - it’s for you and you alone to come to terms with, embrace and express however you like.
When I first started to question my sexuality, one of the very first thoughts that I encountered was how will this effect the people around me? How will my friends feel? How will my family feel? Will I still be accepted for who I am? Looking bac
Making My Peace With Existence Gay: The Journey To Self-Acceptance
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — For years, I struggled with my sexuality, asking myself the similar question over and over: how can I form peace with my damaged inner child, and his way of loving?
The homophobia and macho system that plagues our country has made so many of us feel we require to hide behind closed doors. It affects the way we behave, the way we speak, and the way we devotion. It makes us touch repressed in so many ways, as though we are unworthy of displays of affection. Despite the world’s attempt at moving forward, so little is done to change things.
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Carrying fears from childhood into adulthood
Growing up in a religious, traditional, and pragmatic Latin American family, I felt the need to bottle things up a lot. I felt things more deeply, and yearned for answers constantly. Since I was a boy, I always knew I was gay, but struggled to face reality. As adv as childhood, boys and girls begin to witness or experience a series of firsts. First kisses, even first loves. It sets the path for what we think is normal. We be
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In this post, I crave to explore a topic close to my heart and my work: the exploration of identity and self-acceptance in the male lover community. This subject is not just about comprehending who we are but also about embracing and celebrating our unique selves in a world that often presents more questions than answers.
In the same-sex attracted community, the quest for personal identity can be a road paved with challenges, yet it is also one marked by profound personal growth and self-discovery.
Each individual’s journey is a complex tapestry woven from their experiences, struggles, and triumphs. As we navigate these journeys, we learn not just to accept ourselves but to revel in the beauty of our authentic identities.
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In this blog, we’ll explore identity within the gay community, the hurdles that often stand in the way of self-acceptance, and the remarkable resilience that propels us forward.
Book a Free 15 Minute Therapy ConsultationBefore I proceed further – the difficulties of using the legal title “Gay Community”
In my serve as a counsellor, I’ve often encountered the legal title ‘gay community’ used a