My way of life...

[throw4lifeder]

The following has been floating around in some other people's journals. So I apologize for stealing this, but it really hits home.
Read this if you really want to know what's it like being gay in America.

***What people don’t seem to understand about being gay is that you not only have to come out to everyone else but you have to come out to

Comments

[sftbllsheryl]

LOVE your pics of Julia and Selma!!! Did you see A Guy Thing???

[throw4lifeder]

Yup. I am infactuated with Julia Stiles and Selma Blair like none other. It was a dream come true when they both starred in that movie ... for me at least. :-))

:)

[sftbllsheryl]

I TOTALLY AGREE!

[cant_pretend]

wow, that's pretty powerful. i'm gay myself, and know how this feels. it is very true.

i'm looking for more lj friends, i would be honored if you would be one.

~Justin

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[trip_wire]

it's also knowing that what is "normal" by societies accounts can be changed. look at the revolution unfolding now. it's also knowing that you CAN have a "normal" life. just not a straight one. who wants that anyway! it's also knowing that life is a good thing. maybe not easy but always a good thing. we all struggle. we all get down. but we're all here together. and we're fucking taking over! so put on your hat, get on your horse and fucking ride through the streets screaming your name. because who we are is defining who everyone is tomorrow.

AhhYup

[throw4lifeder]

Yea. It all boils down to who wants to be heard and who gives a fuck about what they want in this world. I mean, not to be meh about the whole thing, but I am really not a "hell-raiser". I'm just sorta, "I'm here; I'm queer; Get used to it" type of person. If that other imaginary person really cares who I sleep with that much, that is. And thanks for commenting. :-))

Re: AhhYup

[trip_wire]

you don't have to be a hell raiser to be heard. not compromising your integrity is enough. just don't be so sad about your life as a queer because then you're giving in to societies world as a norm. be who you are and don't be down about it. jesus christ, we are fucking "normal". if you don't see that then you don't see yourself.

[throw4lifeder]

I know I'm normal. And I'm a sociology major. So I know some stuffs... But the best part is that I have to learn to empathize with those that don't accept all the gays. It will be a fun fun fun career. :-)~

[lostandelerious]

I really like that.

[throw4lifeder]

Cool. Thanks.

[___filthy]

A fuckin' men.

[throw4lifeder]

Mmm hmmm.