I’m struggling to tell my new college bros I’m gay, even though I’m out back at home. Why am I being weird about it?
Hi Jake,I just started freshman year at college and have already begun to hit it off with people. I sort of have a group I hang out with, and they’re all really nice and cool.
Here’s the thing though… they don’t know I’m gay.I’m not in the closet at home (came out three years ago), so I can’t figure out why I’m holding back on mentioning it here.
I guess I don’t want it to be my entire identity, or make it some seriously big deal.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.I wish I could just be straight up and say, “I like dudes”, when someone mentions girls to me (which has happened a couple times), but for some reason, I feel awkward about it. Why is this harder than it was going to be?Undercover UndergradDear Undercover Undergrad,Cheers to an exciting new chapter!
Entering college is a transformative life stage, and with that, comes forging a brand new identity. The good news is you have an opportunity to introduce yourself to a new community of people however you see fit, shedding any regrets, baggage, or preconceived notions you might feel you’re still carrying from high school.
