Accepting I’m a lesbian

so I’ve always struggled with accepting that I’m a lesbian and I want to finally fully accept that instead of denying it and saying I’m “bi” just to feel “normal” how do I finally accept that I am. I’ve struggled my whole
Life cause the world is scary and people should just be fit to love who they love. Has anyone else ever felt this way and how are you doing now?

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Mazerunner!

I have definitely felt this way in the past, so I relate to you. I'm gay, and there was a time when I denied it, called myself "bi" even to my closest friends, and tried to kind of hang on to liking the opposite sex. Obviously it didn't work, and I have now managed to accept myself as a young gay man, but it took time. It also wasn't instantaneous, it was slow progress. First I told my closest friends that I knew I could trust, and one of them was part of the LGBTQ+ community herself, so if you have any close friends in that I would highly recommend going to them for support. When you have fully accepted yourself you will know, and believe me it is a massive weight of your shoulders when you fully come out to someone, but it may take a while. Start slow, start telling the people closest to your heart, and hopefully it will all become clear. If you are still having issues with it in a month-ish maybe less you can ask me and I'll be happy to support. Hope you do okay!!!
J

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