Surprise! I'm a Lesbian!
#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @thtrnerd221
As Jordan so nicely pointed out, today is national comming out day and as a member of the LGBTQ community I thought that I would share a little bit about me and my story.
I'm going to share a video that I made during June, which in the community is pride month. It'll be a good place to start.
But a lot has happened since I made this video. I broke up with my girlfriend. :( This was really tough on me, but looking back on it, I realize that was a good thing. We weren't in any way shape or form supposed to be together. It wasn't a good situation.
Since school has started, I have found the most awsome girl. We aren't together, but I could see us that way. I feel so good around her.
I still struggle with Christianity/Catholicism thing. It's really tough knowing that some of the people that I grew up with would stop being my friend because I would come out to them. I did hear a really cool thing in a video on youtube today that makes things much easier.
What kills me about that is that I was never one that would condem people for who they love even though my religion tells me that I should. I aways got to know people and I tried not to judge.
Anyways, I'll get off of that soapbox and step on to another. I thought that I would share my feelings about things that have been happening in the LGBTQ community lately. The first being the suicides that happened last month.
Very few poeple know about what I'm about to tell you. I don't think that I can keep this a secret in light of the recent events.
If I told you that I haven't thought about suicide, I would be lying to you. I have. I've thought about what would be the least messy way to do it. I just couldn't do it. I understand how it feels to feel like you have no where to turn, nothing left to live for. Then, I would think about my family and friends. I realized that there were so many people that would miss me if I would have killed myself.
There are many organizations that you can turn to. If you're someone in the LGBTQ community, you can call the Trevor Project at 1-800-4-u-trevor. If you aren't in the community and you need someone to talk to check out this link.
*Steps off of that soapbox and on to another* The other thing that has been bothering me was the fckh8 campaign that I became aware of today. We have made leaps and bounds in the human rights, but we still have a long way to go.
I'm involved in two human rights movements. One being the gay rights movement and the other one being the pro-life movement. (tweet me @thtrnerd221 if you want to talk about either movement or need someone to talk to) You don't fight hate with more hate and that is what the fuckh8 campaign is doing. It's a huge step backwards even though I believe that their hearts are in the right place.
I am all for silent protest of things which is what the no h8 campaign is all about. I think that it's a great idea. I really like the idea. If you want more info, click here.
I hope that you were informed about what is going on in the LGBTQ community. I want to thank all the straight allies that are out there. We as a community wouldn't be nearly as far without you.
Thanks for listening to my rants. Feedback is great. Comment on the video or here or tweet me. Thanks.
Brooke
PS After I was done with this, I thought I would leave this article on a much happier note. enjoy!
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Reader Comments (4)
Wow that was intense you rock so hard for this and I'm so proud of you. Sorry about the video I tagged I actually liked that not because it's about fighting hate with hate but it's seems that the only thing anyone can hear anymore is profanity and to get through to someone you have to let them know you are serious. Obviously you have a more unique view on things. Usually I get angry and hateful towards people that disrespect my friends who are LGBTQ... you are probably right though I should take more of a civil approach but its hard when they have their fingers in their ears and are dancing in circles telling me I'm going to hell... Did i mention i live 30 min away from the west buro baptist church... le sigh
Getting past the fear of coming out is probably the hardest thing to deal with. I know was for me. Many of us expect to lose everything we ever held dear. And the later in life you come out it is even harder I think. When parents simply love you no matter what it is a beautiful thing that will help strengthen you. Not having to carry the burden of lying to everyone about who you are is a huge relief too. Life does continue. It won't always be easy. But in the end We are all proud of you, support you and love you for being you.
@saintpepsi We should go and protest out in front of the their church! Seriously though, see what you mean, but in the long run. it's civility that wins over hearts. I think the position that you're in is really tough and I give you a lot of credit for dealing with that. It's a lot tougher than what I have to go through.
@NikkiDreams Thanks. I'm not all the way out. Not even close. I'm not quite ready to let go of my Catholic/Christian friends. I know that someday that is going to have to happen.
So basically,
I came to college with the intention of coming out. So far everyone who I've met or been friends with and became close to knows I'm bisexual. I love college because most people are not judgemental here. I'm a member of LGBTQ as well, and I couldn't ask to have met nicer people here. Brooke, you're so strong for being able to come out to everyone. I could never do that. I'm one person here, and another back at home where I must be straight. I fear what my mom would think and I'm not sure how people would respond. I really wish I could come out back at home. I'd be my dream come true. But I dont see that happening any time soon.