As an advocate and member of the LGBTQ Community, coming out is never an easy decision.
For some though, it is easy, as those around them knew all along and chose to embrace their loved one.
For other’s its a terrible nightmare with yelling, accusations, and loss of everything.
The decision to come out is a very personal one.
It’s not a friend or a family members’ decision to force them out, no matter the good intentions, or lack thereof.
It’s not society’s place to yank someone out of the closet either, just because it makes good news.
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For those who have come out: You are brave, strong, and worth it.
For those who haven’t: You are brave, strong, and worth it.
For those who have lost loved ones: You are brave, strong, and worth it
For those who have gained loved ones: You are brave, strong, and worth it.
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To read about the characters I have created and how they ‘came out’ you can read:
Conversations in Real Time & The Secret Service Agent