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Homosexuality covers such a broad range more now than it did ten years ago. Some people can accept it and some can't. While others look at it like it's a fashion statement or a disease. I have found personally that it's definitely easier for women than it is men. Society thinks men are supposed to be these hardcore "manly men". Well you want to know something, I know women who are more manly then some men. And that's OK. It's there choice and I don't see where it's anyone's business. As far as self=acceptance, I have done that. I'm perfectly content with who I am and don't really care who likes it. When I first came out it was really hard though. My family and friends had a fit. My mom tried to have me put in jail and all kinds of crazy stuff. I even went to the point of denying it and actually trying to be with a man to please my family. I learned real quick that you can't do that. All that will do in the end is hurt you and the other person involved. As bad as it is to say, I wasn't able to be truly comfortable with myself until my mom passed away a year ago. It really hurts me to say that but it's the truth. I'm finally at a point in my life when I can look in the mirror and know that it's ok for me to be who I am. My family is starting to come around. Although they still have their smart comments of course. I feel that as long as you are happy with yourself and you know that this is what you want or have to do; do it. Don't worry about other people...not even family. There is gonna come a day when all those people who thought mattered and made your life miserable over YOUR SEXUAL PREFERENCE won't matter anymore and that's when you can truly be content with yourself. I hope whoever reads this gets some comfort in knowing you aren't alone. It's OK if you don't understand what's going on or people don't like you. BE YOURSELF! WHO YOU DECIDE TO LOVE DOESN'T DEFINE YOU AS A PERSON!

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