Why do people fight so hard to be like everyone else? In order for a man to be a man you’re supposed to be tough, strong. You’re supposed to be like every other guy. You’re not allowed to enjoy musicals. You’re not allowed to wear a dress. To people who feel this way I say: Fuck you. All girls have to wear make up in order to fit in? They’re supposed to skinny in order to have any appeal? Women have specific roles in the home? To people who feel this way I say: Fuck you. What is wrong with being different? What is so wrong with being an individual? When I see a girl who doesn’t wear make up I commend her. When I see a drag queen I don’t think “freak”, but rather I see autonomy. I see someone who is strong enough to be who they are without the fear of trivial judgement.
I’m a firm believer in individuality, and living to be the person that you are. I don’t believe in the roles and guidelines that force you to be like the rest of society. Be unique! Be creative! Be inspiring! Be YOURSELF! Don’t give a fuck about what someone else thinks because they simply don’t understand. I live it first hand each day of my life. Being gay in a rural community isn’t a walk in the park. In fact I’m afraid to walk in the park alone because I don’t know who is around. I’ve heard threats, gotten looks, been laughed at, been told that I’m going to Hell. I choose to ignore the ridicule because I know that I’m being who God made me to be. I hate that I fear for my life at times, but with that I stay true to who I am. I’m gay and that is a part of me. However, it doesn’t define me. I love musical theatre, football, soccer, marching band, Madonna, my little red truck, my faith, my friends, my family, my boyfriend, working out, working on cars, dancing like there is no tomorrow, cuddling with a girl, cuddling with a guy, show choir, and I know that when I die that I would have died living the life that I was meant to live. I’m not here to adhere to societies rules, but rather to bend the rules to be true to myself. I’m taking advantage of all that life throws at me. I’m not afraid to jump the boundaries a little bit.
Just be yourself and forget everything else.
