Cilivren

Do you know what it feels like? To feel so socially awkward around people that you feel uncomfortable in your own skin, knowing that you don't fit in. And, you walk away... thinking that being alone will be better for you - but you're wrong. You just feel even more  alone; even more rejected from society; perhaps even sad, in some way. What do you do while waiting for someone? As you wait, and wait, and wait for them - hoping they'll come soon lest you seem like a loner walking aimlessly around, causing people to pity you. And your face gets hot, you start to sweat because they know - they know of how alone you are and they feel sorry for

You're anorexic if you're thin You're not? Then you're obese. If you're different, you're insane You're not? Then you're a fake. If you're happy, you're hiding something. You're not? You must be emo. If you're dating, you're a slut. You're not? You must have no friends. If you're popular, you're a jerk. You're not? You're a nobody. If you're quiet, you must be disabled. You're not? You obnoxious freak. If you're you, you're wrong. You're not? Then you must be perfect.

I am gay. I'm not a disease, I'm not a problem I'm not an affliction I don't need treatment. I don't need help I'm not sick I'm not confused I'm not a sin. I am gay. I'm your daughter Your sister Your friend Your co worker Your classmate Your acquaintance A complete stranger I am gay. I need love, just like you I need smiles I need support I need a hug I need a friend I need a family I need acceptance I need understanding I need you I am gay. I know what love is I know what pain is I know what hate is I know what life is I am gay. And I need you to love me The same way you loved me before you knew I am gay.

 Yes, I am a teenage girl No, I don't squeal over One Direction No, I don't wear mini skirts No, I don't curl my hair everyday No, I don't need my phone 24/7 Yes, I am a teenage girl Yes, I prefer Edward Scissorhands over Edward Cullen Yes, I like violent video games Yes, I like action movies Yes, I listen to Rock Yes, I am a teenage girl No, I don't draw hearts all over my homework No, I don't spend 20 minutes trying to make myself resemble a porcelain doll No, I'm not afraid to cry No, I don't party every weekend Yes, I am a teenage girl Yes, I hate reality shows Yes, my hair is short and messy Yes, I'd rather walk in the woods Yes, I a