Coming Out

I used to always tell myself that I would never come out publicly because it had nothing to do with the rest of the world. It was mine. But I don't think that's wholly honest. I think a part of me was afraid. 

Afraid that people's opinions of me would change. Because I care so much about what other people think of me. I didn't want to have uncomfortable conversations or for people to try and change me. But I've been thinking a lot recently. I'm tired of letting myself hold me back. 

My name is Imogen. I am 18 years old. My pronouns are they/them. I am a lesbian. And it's not up to you. This isn't something to "fix." I can't control if you accept this, but I can control if I keep you in my life. 

If you're unhappy with this, feel free to keep it to yourself. Trust me when I say, there is nothing you can tell me to change this. For once in my life, I know who I am. I know where I'm going. And I'm going to get there, with or without you.