A lot of people ask me about being gay, and about coming out of the closet. I totally get the curiosity from people around me; i go to a catholic college, and I'm one of a few gays, so many people here aren't used to being around a gay, or rather don't believe in gay marriage, etc.
Being gay is not a choice. And if you think otherwise you probably are not going to like the rest of this post. Being gay also is not anyone's identity. Do any of you straight people identify or introduce yourself to someone by saying you're straight? No. You don't. And that's one problem with being gay. So many people ask you what it's like, when in reality it's just like their heterosexual selves. Just because we're gay doesn't mean we love differently. We just love a different sex. And currently are facing a huge social injustice, but in time it will get better. I have faith in that.
Now this isn't to say being gay isn't great; it honestly is. I love who I am and to be growing up as a gay person in such a controversial time in history is somewhat of an honor. So when people ask me about being gay, I don't give it much thought anymore; I'm gay, but gay isn't me. I'm Pat, that freakishly tall kid walking around campus. People don't call me gay to get my attention..They call me Pat. Because that's who I am.
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