Now that I'm in my 30s, I know! I'm shockingly handsome and young looking, but that's another matter.. Ahem..
I think, for the younger people here, I'm probably more of an older brother, rapidly moving towards father-figure.. Time just keeps ticking on, but that just means I've learned a bit more since I've been around longer, and these are some lessons I'd like to pass down to younger people, and maybe remind older people of them too!
1.) As a human being, you have the right to be treated with respect, people don't need to agree with you, but they do have to be respectful of you, failure to do so is a failure on THEIR part, and not yours.
2.) Your sexuality is ultimately something that is a part of you, much like your heritage or culture, if you wouldn't accept someone being dismissive or erasing your heritage or culture then don't accept them doing the same to your sexuality.
3.) Life is precious and can sometimes last well into eighty-something earth-years! Though it's a long time for us, it's also quite a short time when you think about it.. Don't allow your own fears to stop you living the life you want to live, there's not enough time to live it unhappily or falsely! Unless of course, you have to lie to be safe, then always lie.. I give you permission.
4.) It's a cliché, I know. But loving yourself is important! You will be the only person in your life that will be with you always, you'll never go anywhere or do anything without yourself being there. It might be hard to find love within yourself, I know.. But do try! You are worthy of the love of yourself, trust me!
