Coming Out at 14: The 6-Month Update! SPRING 2000 by Dave

     Well, folks I have not died, I am still here. I have been tied up with school work, after school activities, and drama so I hadn't had the chance to write an update, but now I am free and back. Life has been going pretty smoothly in and out of high school. The usual kids who have made fun of me don't anymore because they have realized since it never bothered me it was a waste of their time. Just don't let anything get to you and in the end you will come out on top. I still have all my best friends beside me. They have been supporting me throughout high school. Some are actually questioning their sexuality and others just like to play gay with me because they think its fun....weird bunch don't ya think? But I still love them all because they haven't deserted me. Besides from my friends I have also been trying to settle things with my family. Last October I told them I was gay, but I really wasn't certain if they believed me. My dad told me not to paint myself in a corner meaning don't pretend I am gay for the rest of my life when there is a chance I am straight. Well, I am proud to be standing in that corner being gay no matter what he thinks. As time went on from October I think my family forgot I told them I was gay. My dad started making his comments about father to son girl talks and which girls were hot and which I should go for....I wasn't the least bit interested. So I guess for now I will let things go by without trying to tell them again so directly. If they can't remember the first time and don't really care that much then why bother? Inevitably they will find out because I am hoping a boyfriend will be coming into my life soon because I want to love someone. While we are on the topic of boyfriends, I have spoke to about some gay guys in my area. One of them hit it off with me so we started hanging out a few months ago. Nothing serious going on, but it is good to have someone around to talk to. We give each other advice and just hang out. If you think there is no one out there for you and that your the only gay then your wrong. It may start small like it has for me and my friend, but I can promise you it will grow and grow and you will meet more gay people who you can talk to. There is no need to be afraid or ashamed of being gay in this world. Just keep your eyes open and don't feel like the odds are against you in meeting people just like you. Being gay should be a reason to live. I sure think so.

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