I don't tell most people because of the stigma. But hiding my true feelings and urges brings a lot of shame. I don't know how I can possibly accept myself. More importantly I don't know if I should. The more I accept myself the more I feel I should embrace my differences. I know a lot of my friends would say, "Who cares what other people think; be you." But they don't fully understand the consequences of me "being me" and going with my 'natural instincts' and desires.
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God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
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