
I’m Not Fine, and That is Okay
“For a split second, I thought about giving that generic answer, “I’m fine,” but it just didn’t seem right because, quite honestly, I would’ve been lying. I also didn’t feel the need to sugarcoat how I was truly feeling. So, I gave him an honest answer.”

How Does That Make Sense?
“I couldn’t believe my ears. Honestly, I felt like I was in the twilight zone. I’ve been on this earth for a while now, but it was the first time I ever heard this concoction of ignorance.”

Disguised Unacceptance
“‘Do we feel accepted, safe, or seen in the mainstream LGBTQ+ community?’ … all but one answer was the same and similar to my own: No…”