Thanks for re-posting this year. I’ve started coming out as bi for the first time this year after growing up evangelical, and it’s so reassuring to read about someone else’s similar experiences. I’ve been walking around saying to myself “I am proud to be bisexual.” The word “proud” makes me cry.
First of all well done you on the vulnerability it takes to own and share this valuable piece of yourself. I have not questioned my sexuality but as someone who has wrestled with church teaching on LGBTQ issues and come to a place of affirming I have felt in the smallest measure the anxiety and fear of rejection for simply holding that view.
Thanks for re-posting this year. I’ve started coming out as bi for the first time this year after growing up evangelical, and it’s so reassuring to read about someone else’s similar experiences. I’ve been walking around saying to myself “I am proud to be bisexual.” The word “proud” makes me cry.
You deserve to be proud! Good job!
I love this piece so much, Katharine!
Awww thanks, Carrie!
First of all well done you on the vulnerability it takes to own and share this valuable piece of yourself. I have not questioned my sexuality but as someone who has wrestled with church teaching on LGBTQ issues and come to a place of affirming I have felt in the smallest measure the anxiety and fear of rejection for simply holding that view.
Awww thanks, Jen! Yes, the fear of being rejected just for having a different opinion on LGBT rights is real. Glad you braved those waters anyway.