I Participate In Day Of Silence As An Act Of Faith

By Hannah Kreider, Huffington Post

If you ask people who know me about my life growing up, they’ll certainly tell you that I’m one extraordinarily fortunate girl. I’m a nearly 18-year-old queer girl from a tiny town in southern Virginia, but that hasn’t stopped me from having an incredible coming out experience. I’ve heard quite a few “coming out” stories and I’m convinced that mine is one of the most fortunate.

Most small towns are perceived to be ignorant about LGBT issues, and there are some people who do not approve of my sexual orientation. After my appearance in the local newspaper for attempting to start a GSA at my school, there were even more people who would like me to just shut up about it. However, in the four years or so since I came out to my family, friends, and peers at school, I have never once felt alone. With family, friends, open-minded community members who yearn to understand, and, most importantly, God behind me, I’ve managed to become a well-known and well-respected member of my community.

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