A few weeks ago my brother graduated, he is the last one in my siblings to graduate high school. Because of covid my brother was only allowed to invite 2 people to the ceremony and the rest could watch online. My brother invitede and my mom to the ceremony. Now not many people know I've left the church as I've not been very public about it. The community i live in is mainly mormons and so the majority of the the parents that were going to be at my brothers grad are ones that have been my bishops or stake presidents. So that day i got home from work and realized i had gotten rid of all my dresses and skirts that are modest. So i put on my new skirt that was shorter than any skirt ive worn, it went about 2 inches past my knees and had a lace slit part that went up higher. Then i work this cute tank top that had butterflies on it. And a cute jacket. I never wear makeup but i put some on and i did my hair all nice. I felt so good about myself, and that never happens. As i walked into the gym i felt like Cinderella. Everyone turned and stared. I just smiles at them and took my seat. I saw the old and new stake presidents looking at me and all i could think was "Yup, im happier, look at me all you want it wont change a thing."
It was such a great night. I was so proud of my brother. And so happy i could be myself and be comfortable.
