#outwithowlejandro

I was in my mother’s bedroom when I told her, “I’m taking a trip with someone.” While she’s putting on her earrings she asked, “With your boyfriend?” It’s quiet for a couple of seconds. I hesitantly responded, “Yeah”. She looks at me through the reflection in the mirror and we make eye contact. It was quiet. I teared up. She hugs me and says, “It’s okay, there’s nothing wrong with that. I still love you.” #OutWithOwlejandro #BeSMARTandBeYOU #GetSMARTaboutSexEd https://www.instagram.com/p/BvUxwlWnFW2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cz4nqfhpl0sk

Owlejandro living his best life by the best at #SanJuanPride this weekend. #Pride #happypride #outwithowlejandro #lgbt #puertorico #puertoricopride

“You're never going to fit into this cookie cutter mold, and that's one of the most beautiful realizations that you will make. You don't want to fit in with everybody else, you want to stand out. It will take some time to figure out what your true colors are, and to really love those true colors. But you will get there one day.” #outwithowlejandro

“Be who you are, love the people that you love, and have the friends that you have. Don’t put so much pressure on trying to do anything in any certain way. Take time to be yourself.” #outwithowlejandro #lgbt #comingout #comingoutstory

“People may tease you for speaking broken English. But remember, that your voice is powerful. Don’t let anyone take that away from you. Always speak your truth.” #outwithowlejandro #besmartandbeyou

“I went to a math and science boarding school for nerds. It was a very queer friendly high school. We had kids who transitioned while in high school which means we had a really progressive and a very supportive school. And rarely did I ever encounter any discrimination or prejudice. Maybe once or twice, but it was always more the case that other people would stand up for you against your bullies rather than kind of joining in on the bullying.” #outwithowlejandro #besmartandbeyou

If you need help, ask for help. It doesn’t make you less of a person because you need help, for any reason! Whether it’s figuring out who you are, or figuring out how to do that derivative for calculus. #outwithowlejandro #besmartandbeyou