come out, come out, wherever you are!

Lesbian
Gay
Bisexual
Transgender
Queer
Questioning
Intersex
Asexual
Ally

That's a lot of categories. But there are more than that. There's always going to be more diversity within the human race than our labels can keep up with. I know people who identify as "Hetero-flexible", meaning that they wouldn't deny it if they loved someone of the same gender, though they are innately attracted to members of the opposite sex. No set of labels is going to be all-encompassing. There really is a 'spectrum' of sexuality. What we need to realize is that labels can't define us. I can't let the label "bisexual" determine who I am. I can't let the label "straight" or "gay" determine who I am either. We all have to discover who we are, and we all have to own who we are. Don't ever be ashamed to be who you are, who you really are. And if you don't know that quite yet, don't be ashamed to be questioning, either. Love yourself, be yourself, and don't let anyone tell you that you're wrong. No one knows you like you do. Own your sexuality. Be proud and be loud!! This world has the potential to be the most beautiful thing, but we all have to be open and affirming for that beauty to be realized. "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself". Regardless of your religious persuasions, this is a great motto to live by. Love everyone. Love this beautiful life. Love yourself. Discover yourself. Come out. Come out. Wherever, whoever, whatever you are.

Elizabeth Wilhelm

TAB member

2006-present