Hello, Deviantart. I'd like to remind you there is a "real world" out there. A world filled with people of a different mind. A world full of people who grew up without the internet and were exposed to a lot less. There is a world full of people firm in their old beliefs. There are people out there who don't want to, can't, or will not accept you for who you are. There are people with little respect for who you are and won't hesitate to not only share your mistakes but ridicule you for them as well. You can choose your friends but you can not chose your relatives.
We gave our old couch to my uncle. Last minute dad came up to me and handed me my flash drive that he found between the cushions. Had they gotten a hold of this, my life would be over. Nah, maybe my life is over already. You see, I didn't get to look through it, I have no idea what they could have missed. I wouldn't mind someone seeing my light fluffy boys love and girls love pictures who doesn't approve. I mind someone seeing them who doesn't approve, knows who I am, and has the potential to ruin my reputation with my entire family. This family once told me that they were appalled by people who shop at hot topic. So, no, they wouldn't understand. I'm happy, right now. I've found a little group of artists who understand and accept me. I've been trying to keep those that won't ignorant. That may not last for long, they may find out. It's not punishment I'm afraid of, not formal punishment anyway. I'm afraid of rejection and ridicule. I'm afraid of someone telling me what I already know, that I'm a bad person. Thanks for listening, I would appreciate the help of anyone who gave me a bit of sympathy, or at least a little confidence, I'm running on empty.
Whoever bothered to read this, thank you and enjoy the rest of your evening.