I’ve been reluctant about sharing my story of discovering my identity in this way, and that’s because of multiple reasons if I’m being honest.

Firstly, I’m very lucky – compared with too many others – to have my very supportive family, and therefore I keep telling myself that I shouldn’t tell my story as surely what I have to say won’t be as worth sharing in a way of helping others maybe?

Secondly, I don’t want it to be seen as anything more than a straight person’s sexuality would be and I’ve been worried that if I talk about it more than just in passing it will become so.

But, then I thought that I’d share it, because I had a gut instinct that I needed to. Also, I’m an advocate that everyone’s story holds much worth, as much as everybody does, so surely it would be wrong to continue with that?

As for the latter, I hope that it won’t as I’m thinking that it shouldn’t really do so; the story is about finding my identity as an LGBT+ member, and that is something which every LGBT+ member will hold.

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