I finally came out my senior year in high school. I came out to my softball coach, assistant principal, and my friends. Everyone was shocked when I told them about my dad and the physical abuses. I learned then I don't need my dad to be happy, I have other "father" figures in my life.

This year, my freshmen year in college, I told my therapist and I also told my RA and RD. I am still trying to talk about my stories but I am getting better. I feel a lot better too that people are aware about what is going on.