As today is National Coming Out day, I came out to my friends and family as bisexual. I like men and women but I lean towards men more. When I came out today, I felt as if a weight has been lifted off of my chest. I have been hiding in the closet for a little over a year now because I didn't know what to classify myself. I knew I wasn't just into men or just into women. I was exploring my sexuality for quite sometime. Many times, I felt as if I was misunderstood. I felt confused, I felt stuck, I didn't know if my family was going to accept me. I kept telling everyone I was straight, why? I told everyone that I was straight because I was embarrassed to mention that I liked more than one sex. I was afraid that I would be viewed differently if I wasn't straight. I stand as part of the LGBTQ community with pride. I have supported it for many years but many times I was judged. For instance, I have been told hurtful things. People have bluntly told me that people who are bisexual are unfaithful. People who are bisexual tend to cheat more on their loved ones. There is no such thing as bisexual. All of those things hurt me, it felt like a bullet pierced through my heart. Being bisexual is a real thing, it is a beautiful thing. It is not just either your straight or your gay, there are many different terms. Just because a person is bisexual does not mean that they will not be loyal. That does not mean that it will be harder to be in a relationship. All of those hurtful, painful myths are completely false. I am loyal, trustworthy and honest. I never have and never will cheat on someone. Today, I have decided to come out of the closet. A day where people will be more accepting of others. A day where I can finally feel free to express myself and be happy with the way I am. Today, I stand as a strong individual in the LGTBQ community. I am bisexual and I am proud of it! The LGTBQ community is a beautiful community and I am so happy to be apart of it! This afternoon, for the first time, I have opened up about my sexuality. I always had the biggest fear that my family wouldn't accept me the way I am. This afternoon, I opened up to my mother that I am bisexual. She told me that she will always love me, her view of me will never change, and she is so proud of me for opening up to her. I have not opened up to my father yet but I know he will love me no matter what! I am going to open up to the rest of my family and friends, I am hoping that they will except me for who I am! I am a strong woman. I am bisexual and I am so proud of myself for coming out today♥!