I have to write a paper about myself... Should I write about being gay?

Only if you really want to, feel comfortable writing it, and can deal with the consequences.

 

if u feel comfortable doin it, do it

 

It sounds like a nice opportunity to come out to someone. Only you can decide, though, if you are ready.

 

They say "Write what you know best" and if your like me and have been struggling with your sexuality in recent years, you definitely have alot to write about

I just wrote about how the word "Church" has changed for me personally since coming out in English class when we had to write an essay on Language. She didnt comment much on it but said i had good points. She is a new teacher for me too so i didnt know how she would re-act.

I think its a good idea. Not only because it will give you a great paper, but because its an important step. Its really showing how far you have come that your willing to write about your experiences as a gay person for someone you dont know well to read. Its going above and beyond telling your friends and family, its really declaring "im here and im queer, so get used to it". Good on you if you do it, i think it will really help you.

 

i wrote a short story that involved thoughts of a gay guy in a bit of a minor way, but my english teacher loved it!! he said it was very brave and clever. dont know wether he thinks im gay or not. and no one else read it.

but for you by the sounds of it, its a lot more of a personal composition. so if you feel comfortable with that, go for it!!!

 

Its about you Your proving something to yourself by doing this.

 

Only if you feel comfortable doing it. Being gay is part of who you are, but it doesn't define you as a person.

 

I wouldn't make your sexuality the body of your paper; as mentioned before it's only part of you, not all of you.

If you're comfortable with your teacher knowing then I would definitely mention it, but speak about other things as well!

 

For where i am now id do it in a second. I would be prepared, however, to have the story leaked by someone.

 

I say go for it, after all it is an important part of who you are. Don't make it the main focus of your essay though, as being gay is just one part of what makes you who you are.

 

Unlike the previous few posters, I think if you do take the plunge, you might as well make it the main focus of your paper as it sounds like you'd have lots to talk about using that as a central theme. That's of course assuming it's a school essay and not an autobiography.

 

sounds like it would be good.
id go for it

 

it is your choice but what ever makes you happy

 

Well, the assignment is to write about yourself. I would do that. If being gay is part of you are, I would include it as much as it is part of you. Maybe it's not the focus of your life--maybe it is.

Be honest.

 

I had something similar to this happen last week. I'm in a public speaking class, we had to partner up and interview the person and write a speech about them. One of the suggested interview questions was "what do you look for in a boyfriend/girlfriend." When my partner gave the speech, they said boyfriend, because I didn't tell them, no one in that class knows I'm gay, and I see no reason to out myself to the class. I just grinned a little when she said it.

If you are completely comfortable with yourself, then go ahead. Obviously, it's a big part of you and its had an impact on your life I imagine. If you're not, I would say, just omit it.