I recently had to write a persuasive essay for school and I chose the subject gay marriage. I chose it because I have a lot of family that is gay and feel that all people should have equal opportunities. In fact, it has quite a few benefit to society such as: improving health, improving the economy (small contributions), bringing children out of orphanages and into stable, loving homes, etc. However this isn't a blog about why gay marriage should be legal. This blog is about me deciding that if people can go out in the world and fight for a right that they want/deserve without worrying about being judged and criticized then I should be able to speak out about a decision I've made about myself. That decision is that I am bisexual. No this isn't a phase, I am not some freak of nature, my goal is not to ruin anyone else's relationship, and I am not confused. I simply find people of both the same and opposite sex attractive. Does this mean I view myself as butch? No. Does this mean I plan to have a relationship with and/or marry a woman? No. All it means is that I am comfortable enough with myself to express any emotions I may feel towards members of either sex. Simple as that. I will not apologize for the decision I have made, nor will I defend or explain it to anyone. I don't need anyone's approval. Now you may be wondering, if I don't plan to defend or explain this choice, why write an entire blog about it? Well that's simple, I wanted to show other people who may be struggling with this issue that there is nothing wrong with their choice and that there are other people who understand what they are going through. Also because, like it or not, this is me.
( If you are a victim of gay bashing you can go to the following website and speak to other LGBT youth as well as utilize their Lifeline services: www.thetrevorproject.org )
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