I’m 16 years old, and I just came out to my parents about…oh, I guess four months ago. So far, so good.

What’s frustrating for me is that I look, sound, and act straight. Nothing is going to change that. Even my closest friends were surprised when I told them that I was lesbian, because I physically don’t fit in with ANY of the lesbian stereotypes. I’m much too feminine to ever be considered butch, yet I don’t think I’m feminine enough to fall under the category of “lipstick lesbian”.

It occured to me for the first time, after looking good and hard at myself, that sometimes being gay doesn’t have to show. The only sure thing about somebody who identifies as gay is that they prefer their own gender. It really has nothing to do with how they act or look or speak or whatever.

I’m so glad that somebody else (and hopefully many others) have reached the same conclusion as me!