Does It Really Matter?

OK so here we are at only day 2 and its already getting really real. This is definitely not gonna be easy but it's necessary. For years people have asked, assumed, secretly thought everything under the sun about me and who Im with or not with. Because I choose to keep my private life private it seems to make some of you want to know even more. Why, am I not a good enough friend, brother, cousin, or father cause you don't know specifics? When I was a kid with low self esteem and hung out with the girls cause I couldn't play basketball you teased me. When I was kicking it with my best friend from birth you questioned me because she was a girl. When I felt ugly and unattractive and was scared to talk to girls you pressured me. You saw me confused, you also saw me struggling to the point of attempting suicide over and over again but not once did you say its ok. I accept our differences because it enlightens me to something new. I welcome the things about you that other people make fun of because I know its the real you and that's the person I wanna know. So today I stand here in front of you a confident man. I'm no longer confused nor am I afraid. See life has taught me something. I can live according to how you want me to live and be miserable or I can walk my own path even if I have to do it alone, happy and at peace. Will I ever get married? No. Will I ever have kids? Doubtful. Fellas please understand me when I say no I don't want your girl but I do appreciate her and that's why she prefers to be with me. The truth is and will always be Im gay. I dont expect you to understand, but I do want you to remember I am the same person you knew before you read this. How we move forward is up to you...Im happy either way.