Four years ago, in a fit of anguish and insanity over the state of my life, I finally came out as bisexual on Facebook. I did this after one in the morning. Now, normally common sense dictates such important decisions shouldn’t be made during the most ungodly hours of the day, but the truth of the matter was I had been trying to do so for years and had never been able to muster up the courage.

So, yeah, in case you didn’t know, I’m bi. I know I can be annoying (make that very annoying) sometimes, but one thing I’ve always felt safe talking about around these parts has been my sexuality. And when I finally came out on this site the following week, I felt like I had been reborn. I watched The Suicide Squad on HBO Max that night, and cried my eyes out during a scene in which an army of rats takes down a gigantic octopus. For the first time in a long time, I felt whole. And I wouldn’t have felt that way without the enormous support I had here. So thank you.

Obviously, the climate of the world is different now than it was in 2021, and in many ways, things are scarier. And it can feel safer to hide. But what will never change is the beauty we can find within ourselves. Our truths, our secrets, the things we feel we should feel ashamed of are actually what define us as individuals. You’re a masterpiece. Just the way you are. Be proud of that. And never wish you were someone else. Whether you’re straight, gay, bi, pan, trans, or maybe several of those things at once, cling onto yourself. It matters more than you may know.

Sorry, I was worried this might be becoming too emotionally intense. But kidding aside, I really do mean every word I said here. So thank you again. Be safe, be well, be you, and have a great day!