FROM DNA’S INSTAGRAM

On October 11, we posted, “Today is International Coming Out Day. Does anyone need to get anything off their chest or come out of the closet?” The responses were mixed and prompted an intriguing conversation:

No, I still can’t. – gvdmn

It’s been hell. Sometimes I wish it hadn’t happened. – jgfnix The day I chose to accept myself, I was crying because I knew I would be rejected by those I loved. I couldn’t have made a better decision. Now I have thousands more who love me as I am. Plus, I learned to completely love myself and embrace it. – okada 13

I’ve been out of the closet since my dad passed on my 12th birthday. That was 34 years ago. I will never change for anyone or anything. I LOVE being me. – noahsarc1974 Why do people have to come out? Straight people don’t… being gay, bi etc is NORMAL, so why the pressure? – stephengeorgej

I’m tired of being handsome because nobody cares how good a person and good friend

I am and the only thing that they want is sex. I’m at the fucking point that I feel used because I tried to date and I feel just like that, used! It might sound vein but really makes me feel bad. – Danielromp47

Daniel, you are important and nothing else matters. – behnoud.rad

I understand you, same sh** happens to me.

– Volkaru

God ble$$ & be$t of luck to all tho$e goin through $um difficult $hit. – phatzoe561