An Understanding Of One’s Sexuality Through Spoken Word

Sexuality can be a very sacred discovery, remember that it only belongs to you. It is often understood in society that one is expected to “come out” and state their sexuality to people because people think they are entitled to know such an intimate part of someone.  

I will never understand why one feels like “coming out” is a mandatory step for acceptance or that they are expected to explain themselves and validate a decision you certainly cannot choose.

Instead of expecting someone to reveal a very personal side of them, our society should try to erase the concept of hoping or assuming their child is born a certain way when in reality they cannot control who they are. It should be normalized for a child to come home from school and tell their parents that they have a crush on someone of the same sex; children need to be taught, aware, and exposed to more than just the heterosexual traditions and norms. They should not have to feel like something was wrong with them for feeling a way for someone just because all they grew up with knowing is that of a man and women. It should not get to a point where one feels so aligned and disgusted with them because of whom they love. I cannot stress how important it is that love should just be seen as love and just because someone is attracted to someone that has the same sexual organs as they do does not define someone worth or sense of normalness.

Your sexuality does not define who you are as a human, and honestly, it should not determine your worth or significance to others. If you choose to label yourself, it should only lead to more secure and empowered sense of self, not to comfort others. You are always growing and evolving so it okay to change your mind or change your sexual identity; it should only matter to you.

Coverage by Alexis Karr

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