Coming Out

I wrote this some time ago but have never shared it.  The recent string of youth suicides in the LGBT community breaks my heart.  Taking the approach that Harvey Milk encouraged, if more of us are brave enough to come out and share who we are then we will gradually inspire change.  I want the world to know that I am not afraid nor am I ashamed of who I am and that no one else should be either.  We are loved.


Dear Family and Friends, 

Many of you already know this, some of you may find this to be a shock.  Before I drop the bomb I would like to lay some ground work.  Who I am is not necessarily defined by what I am about to tell you, however this is very important to who I am as a person.

This is very difficult for me.  I have always been open about who I am and what I believe in.  My family has known for as long as I have.  I've never felt the need to hide this from friends. If this is new information to you there is likely a reason I have not shared this with you as of yet.  Know that I have wanted to for a very long time.  You are important to me, I value our relationship and I want you to know who I am.  I don't want to have to hide any aspect of my being; to do so would greatly diminish our relationship.

Sometimes I may seem quiet or distant.  This may be because I am nervous, afraid that who I am may slip out.  I am concerned how you might receive me if you knew.  Will it change what you think of me?  Will you treat me differently?  I certainly hope not, I am still Savannah.

Why is this such a big deal?  It really shouldn't be.  This is who I am.  You may not like it, but you don't have to; after all this is my life not yours.  You may not understand, you may not acknowledge what I am going to tell you, but I assure you, this is part of who I am.  Trust me, nobody knows me better than I do.

Viewer discretion is advised: you should read on and take in with all intentions of holding on and continuing connections with me.  Please be open minded, I offer myself to you as a whole being, not the watered down portion visible to you before.  

Are you ready?

I am a woman, I am a student, I am pansexual, I am a musician, I am a vegetarian, I am an artist, I am bisexual, I am academic, I am an animal lover, I am queer, I am curious, I am a Witch, I am Jewish, I am polyamorous...I am...I am...Savannah...I am Savy Sggrl...I am...

Many of these aspects of my being may already familiar to you.  Some may be new, or confusing.  Bisexual: I am romantically attracted to all genders.  Pansexual: I am romantically attracted to people regardless of their gender presentation or identity.  Queer: I am variant and or fluid in my gender and sexual identity/presentation.  Polyamorous: I have multiple loves.  I consider myself part of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender community.

I care about you, I respect you, please respect me.  I told you this because you are important to me, I want you to know who I am.  I want to be able to be myself around you, I don't want to be afraid anymore.  If you would like to discuss any of this, please let me know.  I hope we can use this opportunity to learn from one another and grow.

Thank you for reading.

Respectfully yours,

Savannah