Letter to My Parents

Dear Mom and Dad,

I'm giving you this letter to read because the words come out easier. I've been struggling with myself and who I really am for some time now. I want to share with you what I've come to accept about me. I am gay. Since admitting this to myself, I feel as though a huge weight has been lifted and even my depression has decreased. I love you both and wanted to be able to share this with you. I know it's not an ideal situation but I feel like I need to live my life as honestly as I can. In order to do this, I can not hide anymore. For too many years I have denied myself who I am and I won't do it any longer. You have both said that you want your children to be happy and for the first time, in a very long time, I am happy. I feel comfortable in my skin and like myself again. I am still the daughter you've raised into a woman and this doesn't change who I am in my heart. My wish is that you'll accept me no matter who I love, after all I've learned from the best example.