Who would’ve thought that this kid would be a lesbian? I sure didn’t. And it took me a long time to figure it out. I was picked on in school, but not for being gay. It was for being too quiet and shy. I was honest to a fault, and it was difficult for me to defend myself. Boys found me an easy target for torment, and girls didn’t like me either. I found out the girls thought I was a snob because I rarely spoke to anyone. I thought it was obvious how terrified, lonely, and subhuman I felt. But today my partner and I can walk around town holding hands and not think anything of it. Not everyone can do that yet, but it’s possible for more gay people than ever before.
