OUT

I’ve realized that I never truly “came out.” Instead, I came in—into myself—to understand, accept, and love who I am without needing to make my identity a performance for anyone else’s comfort. If anything, my journey has been about expanding my own space so that others can step into it if they choose to. To know me and be part of my life is not a right—it’s a privilege, and it requires an invitation. I am my own home. My doors don’t open for just anyone. To be here, to stay, you must be welcomed.