"Are you gay?"
I get asked this occassionally. Not because I'm the flamboyant type or declare my pride. It is usually when someone puts two and two together after asking me a series of questions about my life.
Recently I was asked "are you straight?". A slight pause. I said "no".
We were talking about my life, my parents, moving out, religion and the culture of where I come from. Stories from my past, without being too specific. Being a teacher, this person could tell straight away what I wasn't saying.
I don't need to say "I am gay which is why I..........".
It is nice to know that within these gaps is a voice that I don't need to breathe air into. Sometimes silence speaks more proclaiming my pride.
My story isn't unique. As a young gay adult I tend to keep the peace. Learning on the fly how to comb things over and keep everyone happy.
-Forky
I get asked this occassionally. Not because I'm the flamboyant type or declare my pride. It is usually when someone puts two and two together after asking me a series of questions about my life.
Recently I was asked "are you straight?". A slight pause. I said "no".
We were talking about my life, my parents, moving out, religion and the culture of where I come from. Stories from my past, without being too specific. Being a teacher, this person could tell straight away what I wasn't saying.
I don't need to say "I am gay which is why I..........".
It is nice to know that within these gaps is a voice that I don't need to breathe air into. Sometimes silence speaks more proclaiming my pride.
My story isn't unique. As a young gay adult I tend to keep the peace. Learning on the fly how to comb things over and keep everyone happy.
-Forky
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