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My name's Erica. I've been out as bisexual for over 11 years now, and I want to tell
you that it gets better. I was picked on when I was younger for being different, for being
who I am. Bullied. Called names. I spent a lot of time by myself thinking that I just
wanted to get out and away from where I was.
When I was 17, my best friend, who was an out *** person as well, died. His death
was a byproduct of the hatred and bigotry he'd been through. There isn't a day that
goes by when I don't wish that he was still alive, that I could prove to him that it does
get better. That living to be an adult is amazing. That things are so much better and
so much different.
And I want to let those know who are hurting and struggling to keep your head above water
that it gets better, I promise. That if you need help, please seek it out. You are not
alone. There are people who do care about you and will love you for who you are. Because
it does get better.