Usually everyday first day for me started out normal. But when I got to grade nine, it had a huge impact on my life. I always had a feeling I was gay, but never knew for sure, until I reached grade nine, and saw who was in all my classes. Then I knew for sure. It was a really hard decision to come to, but I knew it was right. After feeling comfortable with my sexuality, I told my best friend, I was sure she would understand, and she did, and then after mentioning it to others, it got out to my whole school. I didn't understand how it could have gone that far, but it did, and I had no control over the out come. A few days later, I received dirty looks from everyone in the halls passing me by. Trust me it was not a good feeling. Names were being said, fights were breaking out, bashes as well, all of it hurt, but my friend was by me the whole way. I then told my sister, who accepted me with open arms, my mom and dad....not so much. After several days of fighting against them, my mom said I could no longer believe in god, because "we were made in gods image, and being gay is wrong". But what I don't get, is we were always taught that god loved everyone for who they were. According to my mom, thats not always the case. It has been 8 months since my school has found out, my parents barely talk to me, my "group" at school has totally changed, and I found myself asking myself, why did I have to be different. After going to a few GSA meetings at my school, I realized being gay is ok, who I love doesn't matter, and I shouldn't let others put me down for being myself. Thanks to GSA, and OK2BME, I am closer to being fully ok with my sexuality, And I know that, that will continue to grow bigger.