Today, I spent the entire afternoon sitting on the floor next to my muscle spasmed partner watching the National Equality March on C-SPAN.
Each speech seemed to be more moving than the last and I, a strong woman, was reduced to tears many times. The theme that stuck with me more than anything was that the time for patience, the time for promises without results, has passed. The time for me to sit idly by is over.
I'm moving into a new life of activism; a new life of being a proud, out, bisexual woman.
I hope you come with me on my journey and, more importantly, start one of your own.
So, in honor of National Coming Out Day, here it is:
Hi. My name is Melle, I'm 28 years young and I'm bisexual.
Mom, it's still not a "fashionable phase" like you thought it was a few years ago when I first came out.
Dad, I'm still proud to be the son you never had.
Grandpa, I'm sorry you feel like I'm a sinner and destined for Hell, but I'm happy you still care enough about me to pray for me (even if I'm not religious).
Kiddo, your mommy loves both girls and boys. I know you've figured it out since we live with Bridgette and you're not aware of how difficult this may make your life later, but I just wanted to tell you first. I love you, I'm your biggest fan, and I'm bisexual.
To everyone out there, don't be afraid to be yourself. It's always been my belief that the people who deserve to have you in their lives will understand, respect you and not treat you any differently. And the people that do, well, you're better off without them.
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8 years ago
Thank you Mellie, you've inspired me.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Shannon. I'm a 27 year old bisexual. I'm not a porn star, or sex addict. I don't do 3'somes, though I'm not opposed to it in general. I won't intentionally break your heart by leaving you for a girl if you're a boy, or a boy if you're a girl, but no promises that I won't break your heart. I don't sit on fences. I like equal halves equally as much and the more blended the better. I am proud to be me, but upset by the negative connotation that comes along with being bi. I prefer queer, but either way I prefer to love whomever I choose in my own way in a way that works for both of us. Period.
Hey Melle,thanks for writing that. My name is Annalies I'm 24 and I've been in the closet since i was 11. I've only told 4 people and i'm scared to even think about what being out means, but I'm going to try to be less afraid, because i feel like i'd be hiding myself away if i kept this from the people i love.
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Hi there! I'm 35, happily married to a man (14 yrs), have 2 children and am Bi. I have only told this to my online friends...nobody in my everyday life...besides hubby. I think it's harder to come out if you are a married Bi. How do explain that to the world? I'm married to a man but love women. I don't think the world would understand. I'm glad for who I am but it is a complicated road to travel...
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