25/07/18
So, blogging was never something I had considered
venturing into, I've always wanted to write but I always imagined
it would be in a fictional setting. The thought of writing a blog
occurred to me the other night on my drive home, music blaring
thinking about a show I've secretly been binge watching at work,
gotta love Netflix.
Anyway, in the more recent episodes there's been
a young girl trying to deal with her sexuality, and I thought to
myself, what if I were to combine my love of writing and the life
experience I have as a lesbian. Maybe I can help just one young
person be ok with who they are and how they feel. I'm not saying
I'm an expert by any means, but why not give voice to something
that on occasion is quite literally closeted.
I'm not sure what I really expect to get from
this experience, I hope that maybe I can help someone but if this
blog becomes nothing more than my personal journal, I think I'm ok
with that. After all, I do have a terrible memory.
If I do however get some interest and feedback, I
would love to run it as an interactive blog, and totally encourage
anyone with any questions to ask away. Any topical discussions anyone
would like to throw my way would be a great motivational factor for
me.
I consider myself to be a very open person and not
much will make me blush or offend, so hit me people... I hope I don't
live to regret that, but I really would like for this to be an open
and honest conversation.
I guess the best way to get into this is a bit
about me, well I turn 30 this year, I know so old :D I have a
partner, we have been together 10 years this November and 2 beautiful
daughters. I work full-time, but I manage a fair bit of spare time
there (as I'm sure you have worked out from my Netflix comment).
I work in a male dominated industry and when
required, work very hard and it's paying off, I have 2 houses both
of which I am still paying for, but I think it's fair to say at my
age I am moderately successful.
I really enjoy sports, watching it, playing it and
am currently waiting for softball season to return. Sports were
always a positive influence for me growing up, and I still use it as
a vice and source for social activity to this day.
My childhood saw me grow up the eldest of 5, with
four younger brothers. With my Mum and her husband (that I have
called Dad from age 5) we lived in a 3 by 1 house. Yes, you read that
right, 7 people in a 3-bed, 1-bathroom house, crazy difficult. We
were brought up with Catholic ideals but rarely practised.
My Mum is from England and her Mum Jamaica, whilst
my Dad's heritage is Italian, so it's fair to say my upbringing
was culturally influenced. Both sides of my family are large
(especially on Dad's side), my Mum is 1 of 5 and my Dad is 1 of 9
or 10? Wow that's bad, I can't remember, sorry family but you can
really start to picture how impossible it is to remember everyone.
Hopefully you are starting
to get an idea of who I am, and I've sparked your interest. Maybe
you're thinking, Italian catholic, what was coming out like? Or 10
years in a gay relationship is a long time, why aren't you married?
Or 2 kids how? When did you know you were gay?
Whatever your question I'm happy to give it a
shot, honestly ask anything, hoping to hear from you.
Batter up?
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