Zen and the art of coming out

Nothing so pretentious, I read it on the back of a comic book I think. Now on to the post!

Today is National Coming Out Day. Part of a larger National Coming Out Week. Or maybe it's stretched to a week in order to further celebrate/raise awareness. In any case, I encourage all my readers (all 5 of you) to declare to the world something you have kept secret, in honor of those who can't. Something that is a part of you that you can't change. My declaration? I am unabashedly into Kink, Fetish, and BDSM.

A few weeks ago, in light of the recent suicides by many Queer teens, Dave Navarro, guitarist of Jane's Addiction sent out a public message encouraging people to get help if they are contemplating suicide. He urged them to keep on living because there is so much to live for. By killing yourself, you rob the world of one more open minded individual. I totally agree with him.

I'd be lying if I said I've never thought about it. I've been depressed to the point of thinking about it, but I've never taken any action. I know that the hard times will pass, and that not only do I have myself to think of, but all the people who love me and care about me. I couldn't do that to them.

I'm not famous or well known, but I hope that anyone who reads this will find some comfort and maybe some meaning from my words. Don't give up. Don't give in to Hate. The world is kind of a fucked up place. Always has been and won't change anytime soon. But there are good people in the world, you just have to find them. Taking your own life won't stop the bullies or the haters. It will make them pause and maybe think, but it won't make them stop. Always remember that no matter who you are or what you are going through, there's someone out there who can relate, and moreover someone who is willing to help.

And so I repeat: Don't give up. Don't give in to Hate. You are stronger than Hate. I believe in You.