Alex’s Story

I had always known that I liked girls, but I had always had a problem telling people how I felt. I grew up in a house where everybody was really supportive and I knew I wouldn’t be judged, but it was still really hard for me to spit out the words. Sometimes, I’d be in the car with my mom and I felt the words “I’m gay” just sitting in my throat. I couldn’t spit it out. Eventually, I started dating a girl and her parents were supportive, so i felt I should tell my parents about who I was. I eventually came out to them after a few months of us dating and that opened a flood gate. I started to realize all that mattered was that I was happy. So, I posted a picture of us on Instagram for those to see that I didn’t come out to officially. After we ended up breaking up, I truly started to explore not only sexuality but gender too. I realized that the only thing stopping me from happiness and being my true authentic self was me. I realized she/her pronouns weren’t fully expressing who I am and she/they pronouns fit who I am as a person! The most important thing I’ve learned on this journey of self discovery is that it’s okay to be confused and to question things. Frustration and confusion is okay, but all that matters is that you love yourself fully and let yourself just be happy :)