Bad moments don't last forever

By: James

Well I am gay, for as long as I can remember that is what I have been.

It was only last year at the age of 20 that I came out to myself and family etc. For years I just ignored it and put it down to just a silly phase I was going through. I ignored the problem and my feelings and deep down I guess I knew the truth but refused to aknowledge it.

I used to think to myself "I can't be gay", "gay people walk and talk funny", "gay people are mentally ill" blah blah blah! I thought well I'm not like that so I can't be gay. I now know you don't have to fit into any mould except your own!

It eventually got to the point where I was so confused and mixed up inside that I considered suicide, however I eventually came to my senses and went no further. It took me a long time to accept my sexuality. It is a process of learning about yourself and who you really are.

I feel now that life is there to learn from and making mistakes and other stuff makes you into a better, healthier person. Please remember everyone out there that these bad moments don't last forever. Give yourself a hug!