This month can be especially hard for those who don't have much love in their lives. Or, they are still single. For me, my pattern of love has been difficult and it's hard to see my married friends spending time with their significant others when I don't have one myself.
Being gay is difficult in Utah. Adding being an active gay LDS makes it even more difficult because I am compared to how the church has acted towards LGBTQ+ and I am instantly held to a standard or belief that I don't agree with.
When I've met other gay men, it's been difficult for them to accept my beliefs and the fact that I still am active. They can't get past the fact I have a belief system and that I continue to go when it's difficult. Dating has been hard for me in general....and I've felt inadequate and unable to have love in my life multiple times. I highly encourage you to reach out to those who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and make sure they feel loved.
Everyone deserves to feel love NO matter their sexual orientation, race, etc. I take this time to focus on my friends and make sure they feel loved. This year, I am taking time to focus on myself and to truly figure out what I love about myself and let my body know that I love it so so so much. I know that I will eventually find someone that makes me happy and makes me feel loved. The search is difficult, but I know the experiences I am having are leading me to the person right for me.
Much love,
Clay
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