Things were very different back then. You just weren’t out in a small, conservative community, unlike many gay kids today who come out at an early age. Looking back, it was the best decision I could have made. Finally, admitting the truth to my family and friends allowed me to be my true self. It was very freeing.

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After traveling to many different countries and meeting people from all walks of life, people of color, with different faiths and beliefs, I realized the world was not the same place as I had believed. Instead, I changed my view of the world and my perspective of others. It’s something that has stuck with me ever since.