I'm 38. I just fully accepted and embraced that I was likely bi/on the bi spectrum a little before my birthday, this summer. I questioned things on and off for decades, but was just like, "well I don't fit in the box, so that's not me," and tried to fit the church mold for a very long time, even attending a church college and being very involved in YA and music in the church until 2020. I have autism and am still a little dependent on my ultra conservative parents and I live in the middle of nowhere/ maga country. Finding community feels impossible. Coming out to my parents feels impossible. I cried when I went into the city for my first pride parade and festival with my best friend. I just... don't know where to start beyond that.
Sending you so much love and hope you're able to find some community online! And that perhaps that can connect to your in person life too. You aren't alone! 💛💛💛
Awe I read that like… are you me?! I’m also 38, actually have a 4 year old boy, I’ve always known I liked women but I thought the same:”I don’t fit into this box so I must not be gay”. All of a sudden a few months ago it hit me like a brick… 🧱 if I don’t like men, could only see myself with women… that’s not bisexual’ that’s a lesbian. 😂 I’m in a mid sized city, which is queer friendly so that’s good. Personally I would save up and move if I were you 😊
I’m bi, in my first relationship ever. It’s sapphic. I’m out to some members of my family, some not. But I’m out to all of my friends. This video was very comforting to watch! ❤
Thank you for sharing your story and the messy middle 🏳️🌈 I'm very much ace and queer. Only really out mostly online. Parents are politically liberal but very christian. Starting to date at 28. Just moved from WY across the country to the east coast. Excited to build a queer community in my new place. Happy Pride 🏳️🌈
I came out when I was 13. I only told my immediate family and my grandparents (I had been out at school for several months) and they were all cool about it. My mom especially, as she’d known since I was ~6. And I never had to come out to my extended family since my one other cousin who was out (a trans lesbian), asked me at dinner once “so you’re gay right”. I said “yup” and that was how my entire family found out I liked girls
So proud to be in the alphabet mafia :) Happy pride, loves! 🌈
Your story will change lives ❤ and your courage is radiant!! Not to mention the incredible video quality and edits. Thank you for sharing this!!
Chelseaaa 🫶🫶🫶 thank you!
Omg that checkmark by your name looks so chic 💁🏻♀️
I'm 38. I just fully accepted and embraced that I was likely bi/on the bi spectrum a little before my birthday, this summer. I questioned things on and off for decades, but was just like, "well I don't fit in the box, so that's not me," and tried to fit the church mold for a very long time, even attending a church college and being very involved in YA and music in the church until 2020. I have autism and am still a little dependent on my ultra conservative parents and I live in the middle of nowhere/ maga country. Finding community feels impossible. Coming out to my parents feels impossible. I cried when I went into the city for my first pride parade and festival with my best friend. I just... don't know where to start beyond that.
Sending you so much love and hope you're able to find some community online! And that perhaps that can connect to your in person life too. You aren't alone! 💛💛💛
@@itskatharinequinn Thank you, I appreciate that 🤍
Awe I read that like… are you me?! I’m also 38, actually have a 4 year old boy, I’ve always known I liked women but I thought the same:”I don’t fit into this box so I must not be gay”. All of a sudden a few months ago it hit me like a brick… 🧱 if I don’t like men, could only see myself with women… that’s not bisexual’ that’s a lesbian. 😂 I’m in a mid sized city, which is queer friendly so that’s good. Personally I would save up and move if I were you 😊
I needed to hear this. Thank you!
I’m bi, in my first relationship ever. It’s sapphic. I’m out to some members of my family, some not. But I’m out to all of my friends. This video was very comforting to watch! ❤
I'm so so glad you found it comforting and 💕💜💙
Thank you for sharing your story and the messy middle 🏳️🌈 I'm very much ace and queer. Only really out mostly online. Parents are politically liberal but very christian. Starting to date at 28. Just moved from WY across the country to the east coast. Excited to build a queer community in my new place. Happy Pride 🏳️🌈
Happy pride!! 🌈🌈🌈
Thanks for sharing your story!
I came out when I was 13. I only told my immediate family and my grandparents (I had been out at school for several months) and they were all cool about it. My mom especially, as she’d known since I was ~6. And I never had to come out to my extended family since my one other cousin who was out (a trans lesbian), asked me at dinner once “so you’re gay right”. I said “yup” and that was how my entire family found out I liked girls
Omg this is amazing. So glad not everyone goes thru decades of trauma. For real 😅
Thanks for sharing. Happy Pride
Happy Pride!!
You’re the best. Thanks for sharing this!
Back atcha!
Thank you thank you thank you ❤ this genuinely helped so much
happy pride 🌈💛
Happy pride, my friend, and thank you for sharing!!!!
Thank you wonderful friend!!!
Thanks for sharing your story! And happy pride! ❤
Happy pride! 🌈🌈🌈
Katherine this is so brave you to tell this story. I hope you are doing well now
Thank you!
Happy Pride 🌈🌈🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
Happy pride!!! 🌈🌈🌈