You Don’t Have to Come Out to Anyone

My post today is not exactly a sweet call to end the hate and accept people as they are—because it won’t happen. I have only an honest question for the homophobe:

How sad, miserable, pathetic must your life be that you give a sh*t about other people’s gender identity and sexual orientation?

The same old excuses are not valid points. In fact, nothing you say can justify your hate.

“Oh, it’s not right?” Says who?
“Oh, but the Bible says…”

You need another religion then! Or better yet, none.

What kind of “moral” system, as is religion, demands that you hate thy neighbor if they’re different from old social-cultural expectations? And, how is it your problem?

If you feel attacked by others’ personal preferences, I have a crazy but effective piece of advice: mind your own business. I’m sure you’ll feel better afterwards.

Enjoy your heterosexual relationships and let people be happy with their choices, too!

The reason I say ending the hate amongst humans won’t happen is because I’m a realist. We’ve been fighting this hate pandemic for centuries and, unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to have slowed down.

But maybe we can make the future more inclusive—if humans haven’t killed one another by then.

Education is the key. The more you know, the more you understand our complex human makeup. And the more you understand, the more you’re able to accept everyone. Why the hell are we still living by A.D. rules and beliefs? And how foolish is it that some States keep banning school books, when the only book that should be banned is, clearly, the Bible? If people keep getting their facts from religious books, we’re never moving forward.

Yes, I know it’s more complicated than that because some humans are stubborn A.F. Hence, my suggestion for more education and awareness. It’s the only way to fight ignorance.

But while all that gets sorted out (fingers crossed), I’d love to see LGBTQ people living their best life without a care. Don’t feel like you have to come out to anyone. We don’t do that, so why should you?! You’re the only person who needs to be okay with your gayness.

I know it’s in our human nature to want to feel accepted, but in case you forgot, here’s a reminder that you really owe no one an explanation. You’re armed with the ability to accept, love, and be happy with yourself. Use that weapon and be you.