Press the flag. Tell me if the music fits. Character is Finch. Enjoy. This is for two of my friends
Secrets, We all have them. Whether it be big or small. Dangerous or just a little hurtful. We all have them, insecurities and doubts. What I have to talk about today is keeping those secrets, terrified that you'd be found out and what the cost of those secrets might be. Whether you're an atheist/agnostic living in a christian home, or gay living in conservative lifestyle. Even if your family isn't religious but you are, I know there is a fear to let people in. How might they react? The thing is, sometimes these situations can be complicated. Let's make a mock scenario.. You decide to tell your friends that you're (whatever secret) gay/bi/trans... etc. Your friends don't take it well. You are left feeling alone, unwanted and down right awful. But let me tell you right there. If they can't accept you for who you are, are they really friends? Good friends, have your back. Of course some friendships are hard and need to be worked for sometimes to make things right. But if you or your 'friend' doesn't put in the effort to make things better so you two stay friends then they probably shouldn't be your friend. But try to use some character judgment. Don't judge to hard at first, it might take some time for them to come around. Try to allow a cooling period before breaking friendships, you want to think long and hard what will be best for you. Now your family is a different story. You can't just leave your family, where you gonna go? You want to stay with your friends and family. You have a big secret on your chest, maybe it best not to share with your family. Some people, unfortunately can act very unpredictable, while some might openly embrace you. Try to find out how your family feels about these topics by playing music or movies about your secret, see how they react. Just leave it in the background to figure out how they might react to you tell them this. You could say it's a project for school and ask them how they feel about it. I'm not trying to tell you to lie to your parents are siblings, but you want to be safe. If they don't handle it well, don't tell them. I know what I'm saying might not be helping your situation or easing your pain from hiding, but here is one thing you can do to help relieve yourself of the struggle. Try to find someone to talk to. Even if it's online. Find someone you can share with. You'll need to relieve yourself of your secret's burdened. And it's okay if you don't want to share at all! But do know there are people out that have been through what you have been. You are not alone. Secrets. I hope that my words can help you somehow... Please be careful out there.
