For fellow LGBTs, have you had a positive role model?
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Honestly, it was pop culture. Queer Eye, Will and grace. Knowing that what I was, was paletable for mass audiences, I was able to make peace in my own mind with who I was and come out of the closet. I was not the self imposed stereotype I had envisioned in my own mind of what a homo was. They were out there and they were good. And now I try to turn other peoples sterotypes around with my life, They see me, I'm a good, likeable, personable, honest guy who happens to be gay. (apparently I'm most people's token gay) but if I can be proud, out, and a nonthreatening example of a gay guy for a few unexposed people. I've helped the community.
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I wish it were a choice, or that a gay person could "recruit" me, or that a TV show or commercial could convert me.  Having had really bad experiences with men, I would like to be a lesbian.  I also have had good experiences with men but I am tired of being the one that cleans or notices that things need to be cleaned and then being the warden by delegating tasks.  It would be nice not to have to ask for a back rub, or maybe someone else make the popcorn and serve me.  Which line do I stand in to make the choice to be gay?
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You are still exactly who you were.  You were bi before and they didn't know it, and now they do.  Nothing about you changed.  I would let them go and focus on people who will love and support you for who you are, and appreciate your value as a human being on this planet.
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Ive had many expierences where my kids have shown goodness, and light, even when surronded by the wrong and bad things. I understand your post. Thank you for sharing it!
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who's cayanne?\ngood for you if you dont =)\nanyhow, whoever she is, i could care less if she's a lesbian as long as she's nice\ni met lots of gays and lesbians from my job\nand they are very nice and open-minded people\ni'm best friends with some of them
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I wouldn't say I'm proud to be gay(bi in my case), I'd say I'm proud of who I am.  Sexuality is only a part of that, not the whole.\n\nAlso, who told you it was a choice?  I was born bisexual, and I will always be bisexual.  It's the way I am.
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Yes, several times.  In high school, my friends called me The Gay Detector.  lol
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I agree with blissfuldeedee above...Far from feeling sorry or thinking less of that person, I would admire that person. I admire strong independent persons who don't need to always have a "sidekick" to be able to do something. Is there a rule that you always have to have someone with you to do something??? The world is full of bigots. I know you're not one of them.
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1)  Parents once told me when we were teens that if we turned out to be homosexual, they would still love us and accept us unconditionally as their kiddos. :-)  I still remember it 18 years later. :-)  And I am hetero.\n\n2)  I am adopted.  Mom told me once that when they found that I am deaf (2 years old at that time), social worker came by and asked Mom if she wanted them to take me back.  8-o   I was "WTF?!?!?!"  I was THIS close to being in an orphanage / foster home system????  I counted my blessings each time I remember that. Watching "Adoption Stories" on Discovery Health Channel reminds me of that often. :-)\n\n3)  Was in ICU for suicide attempt years ago.  Nearly died. Glad I am here, tho!  :-D\n\nThanks for the reminder on how blessed I am!  *hug*
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I hope for the day that there is no stereotypes for hetero or LGBT people that we will one day just be people. \n So many Hetero/ homophobic types advocate stereo types that all lesbians are burly flannel shirt wearing, short haired, male hating females, and that gay men are limp wristed, effeminate, simpering, pink drink wearing scared of females type of guy. \nNow often LGBT people tend to think of straights as different or odd, they are all bible thumping, homophobes, who hate and want us all gone. \n I look forward to the day we can all just be people. not based on our sexuality, our skin color, our gender, or whom we love, but by the deeds we do, and the way we live our lives.
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Much of the time. But in the past couple of months I have met someone who, through many long conversations, has helped me to be nicer to myself. He is much the same as me, and I think we have worked as a great team to help each other be better people :)
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Hilary Duff-great role model for girls.  Ashley and Miley are also good role models just not as popular yet, but both have great potential.
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my Mom is my role model! She raised me and my 3 sisters and paid off the mortgage on the house after my dad had a stroke. She worked several part time jobs and kept on going and going . . .  A real energizer bunny she is!
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I love to celebrate. I'd be there!! \n\nI'd be the gay fairy in pink, not likely... but I would be the happy gay supporter of straight people and love.
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Every individual has a time called a critical age of decision making, specially when we are talking of gender. As a homosexual, i already enjoyed myself being a gay because my peers had accepted me already with the exception of my family who kept restricting me from  becoming a gay during my childhood days.... That's the saddest thing in life that when you are happy and contented with who you are, there are others trying to pull you down because they can't accept you for being who you are. I believe that when there is acceptance there is always love in the world but we cant stop them from making it as their point of view. But we can prove to them in some way that we are not a social menace in the society but a big help for development. If you love being a gay, then be proud of it... Don't let others turn you down because you have a unique personality...... Enjoy yourself as a homosexual to the fullest and start doing activities as a gay to develop it more!!!!! Don't hide it but accept that you are a gay.... Feel free because thats the only way to enjoy the world.... Always remember that other people also enjoying their gender, then why not you? Go for it!!!! Accept yourself to the fullest and be proud of it...... Gays are talented and creative and you must be proud that you are one of us because nowadays gays are very known to people all over the world in terms of fashion and design.... Always remember that being a gay is always a plus factor knowing and believing that they are more talented than men and women......     Remember  man and woman combine together and that is you!!!!!!
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I'm English & I very much agree with Tina and Answerman. Now let me ask you - How would you describe yourself? If you consider yourself a good person and you are committed to not harming others, then you are okay in my book.
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actually I am so far ahead of where I had myself pictured to be for the rest of my life.  I am SO grateful to God because it is only by His grace that this has happened. \n\nGreat question!