Hi everyone! I hope you're doing good today I joined this forum a while back but have yet to be here much. I always feel a little strange putting myself 'out there' and be personal - I'm usually a private person in all aspects of life. Anyway.. I am pretty much open about who I am (bisexual) and have always known this. I'm not unsure about it at all and also don't really care about who knows. However, since I am a private person and keep things to myself I don't exactly go around screaming it either. My philosophy has always been 'ask and I'll tell you'. But to my question - is it okay to be a 'proud bisexual' but still not be 'official' about it? Be a part of the lgbt+ community but not be an 'advocate' for it? I do enjoy supporting and would love to go to festivals and such, support others and be part of that whole thing - but personally I don't feel like I want to be in the center like that. Is this weird? I sometimes feel like a hypocrite for feeling this way.. Wanting to be part of something yet not feeling comfortable giving my all. --------- Does anyone else feel like this? Like they don't really know where they 'fit' in the whole scene/community. /Anna
You can be who you are without being an advocate. You can be supportive without being a leader. I'm sure many are like you. I'm kinda getting there, but still introducing myself to the whole thing.
I do think it's perfectly fine as that is part of your personality, I'm also a private person and in been so I dont really go out telling things but its not because I'm ashamed but it's because of whom I am. You don't need to do something that you aren't comfortable with.
Thank you guys!! Yes, that is exactly how it is. I'm not ashamed of being me - people can either accept me or not, that is their decision. And I want to get out there more.. I guess I just have to do it in my own time, my own way.
