A shortened version of this story was originally shared with @MentalHealthStoryteller on Instagram. A wonderful account dedicated to rewriting the story around mental health one human at a time.
I relate so much because as a teen I had a “best friend” who would tease me relentlessly about “being gay” that I hid myself for a long time because I didn’t want to be perceived. It’s always bothered me but like many experiences, I tucked it away. Your story reminded me of that wound and how happy I am now to be my authentic self, despite all the people who try to “other” me. Thank you. KEEP WRITING!! ✍🏻
This means so much! And I’d be honored to share your story on here as a guest writer if you ever felt comfortable submitting. I don’t intend for this to be ALL about me 🥰
It was. In fact, I wasn’t going to leave her full name in the post, but I’ve never been able to find her (because there’s a politician named Karen Hughes) and I hope that somehow Google finds a way to get it to her inbox all these years later so she can know the impact her kindness made 💜
I relate so much because as a teen I had a “best friend” who would tease me relentlessly about “being gay” that I hid myself for a long time because I didn’t want to be perceived. It’s always bothered me but like many experiences, I tucked it away. Your story reminded me of that wound and how happy I am now to be my authentic self, despite all the people who try to “other” me. Thank you. KEEP WRITING!! ✍🏻
This means so much! And I’d be honored to share your story on here as a guest writer if you ever felt comfortable submitting. I don’t intend for this to be ALL about me 🥰
I would love that.
This is so beautifully written. I love your brain. 🌈
I love that you’re in my army and my birthday comrade 💜
All thanks to Jane!! :)
So when you left for LA, was that the last time you saw Karen?
It was. In fact, I wasn’t going to leave her full name in the post, but I’ve never been able to find her (because there’s a politician named Karen Hughes) and I hope that somehow Google finds a way to get it to her inbox all these years later so she can know the impact her kindness made 💜
I see; tricky search. Bet Marcus could hunt down a lead on her 🤞