I think we're all too stuck on labels which leads us into a state of confusion and I think that's what your questions show here. Perhaps we should look at sexuality as a sliding scale, one we can slide up and down throughout our lifetimes as we grow and became more accepting of what entices us. I think perhaps a lot of our problems come from how we perceive ourselves, and others, and try to fit in the 'gay' box, or the 'straight' box when humans are simply more complex that that. We are all so very individual and we need to respect the beauty in that. This is what your post has reminded me today. Thank you for sharing this part of yourself, and for the complex thoughts you've raised in my mind today.
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post.
And just a thought. You say you´re manly looking, there are some gay men who, even though they claim to be attracted to men, are usually attracted to feminine types of guys, and if they are feminine themselves, they probably would expect you to act that way to believe you, but I can assure you that many gay men like precisely that: men. The reason why the "closeters" like you best could be because of the same thing, since you don´t "look" gay, they feel safe being seen with you without people thinking there is a relationship between us.
Dear Amber, Since you're in there for drug related issues, there is hope. I don't know what drugs you had issues with but marijuana is becoming legal in some states. Washington and Colorado just made marijuana legal for recreational use. Prosecutors in Washington and Colorado threw out their marijuana cases. They're no longer prosecuting people for marijuana. The cases were thrown out. More states might legalize marijuana in the future. If they do then it might be easier for people convicted of drug felonies to have their record expunged.Or at-least people with drug felonies would be de-stigmatized. Stay strong. Sincerely Melissa
Thank you. I hope you find peace and justice.
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Nicki
Take care. Nicki
And just a thought. You say you´re manly looking, there are some gay men who, even though they claim to be attracted to men, are usually attracted to feminine types of guys, and if they are feminine themselves, they probably would expect you to act that way to believe you, but I can assure you that many gay men like precisely that: men. The reason why the "closeters" like you best could be because of the same thing, since you don´t "look" gay, they feel safe being seen with you without people thinking there is a relationship between us.
Good luck!!
Sincerely
Melissa