Bi Pride

It was around October of 1997 that I finally fully admitted to myself (and to others) that I was bi. I had questioned it before, but then quickly dismissed the idea; I've always had a strong distaste for being like everyone else, and I just figured that was what all this was about. But then I transferred to a new school (my first public school - all the others had been catholic) and met a girl named Liz. I realized one day that I had a huge crush one her, then I thought to myself 'hey, wait a minute, straight people don't do that...'. It gave me the slight smack in the face i needed to help me better know myself.

I was lucky; when I started telling people, I met little to no opposition. My mom told me that no matter what she would be there for me and 'Love yourself first, then everything else will fall into place.' As for my friends... well, at least 90% of them have come out of the closet since this happened. My boyfriend supported me more than words can say. Every once in a while there's the standard 'fagot' muttered under someone's breath as they walk by, but... oh well... that's come to be pretty expected. Anyways, I have some links here that I thought could be of use to anyone who might want information or support or whatever. Enjoy.

The Danimal

The Bisexual Resource Center
Yahoo! Planet Out
International Association of Lesbian/Gay Pride Coordinators, Inc.
BiPlanet
Glaad's Bi Visibility Project
Bi Notes
BiNet USA
Anything that moves
The Bisexual Test

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