Personal Narrative: My Identity In My Homosexuality

As a young boy, I had always possessed an intrinsic idea of being different from other people, especially boys. I had a rather flamboyant and bold personality that caused the other boys to persecute me daily. As a result, I tried my hardest to conceal these qualities as a way to prevent being ostracized, however this was to no prevail. I was forced to transfer to multiple schools in order to elude from the closed minded students who taunted me. During the summer of eighth grade, I began to question myself of my sexuality. People had always interrogated me about my gender preference, but I was never aware of my answer. I had always been dubious towards the topic; I was never willing to entertain it. Indeed, the very thought of the dreaded topic caused my stomach to churn. However, I knew I would not allow a repetition of middle school to occur in high school. I initiated a process of self-discovery and began to reveal the person I was under the concealment. I dismantled my walls and slowly uncovered my true identity. I had reached a mental breakthrough. I am gay.
Instead of assaulting myself, I decided to take pride in my homosexuality. During my freshman year of high school, I exerted a confidence I hadn't known I obtained. Finally, I was able to live my life in a perceptible manner; I was engulfed in a sense freedom and comfort. Consequently, I was able to acquire friends and build relationships smoothly and efficaciously. However, there have been occurrences in which I've met patronizing and conservative people who strictly prohibit my lifestyle. These experiences have enabled me to institute a mental resistance. I've learned that that the opinions of others will not impact me If I do not allow them to. Additionally, the discovery of my sexuality allowed me to undergo a state of personal