It's so hard to see people hiding who they really are. I know it can be hard to open yourself to people and let them see who you are. You are afraid you will loose everyone you care about, all your friends. If they're really your friends, you have nothing to worry about. Some people plan on never revealing themselves. I thought that once, now I look back and see how crazy I really was. Coming out has been the best thing that's ever happened to me. I became so much happier, it was like a giant weight was lifted off my chest. I know it can be the scariest thing in the world, and I'll admit, I haven't told everyone, but you have to do it steps at a time. And knowing I've made most of those steps brings a smile to my face every time I think about it.
There's people I know at Fletcher who seems to be ashamed of who they are, trying to keep it a secret. I just beg you not to keep it to yourself forever. It may seem like that's the easiest route, but believe me it's not. Not if you want to be happy. I understand you may not be ready and I don't want to pressure you. But please don't make this a permanent thing.
I can't imagine if I had done what I was thinking of doing in middle school. Killing myself. I was so scared of what I was and without the support of the people around me I thought I'd never be happy again. Luckily, I was too chicken to really do anything and I'm so happy I'm still here, living my best years yet. There is so much to live for. And there is so much to live for being yourself.
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