In honor of National Coming Out Day today I decided that this past week that I'd start casually coming out to people in my family. I already came out to my mom a year ago so I moved on to my three brothers. I've come out to two out of the three so far only because they're the ones I've seen. Anyways, my first brother reacted the best, he teared up a little and told me that he is so happy that I shared something so personal with him. He is my best friend and still loves me and treats me the same if not even better. When I told my other brother he wasn't very vocal about it, but he's more of a private guy so I understood his reaction. That being said, he was cool about it. Finally, yesterday I told my dad. For those of you that don't know him, he's a Fox News Watching, Hardcore Republican that wasn't raised in any particular religion. He's a strict believer in marriage being between one man and one woman and would always vocalize his homophobia and disgust with the LGBT community. So to say that I wasn't sure how he'd react is an understatement, but I didn't back down. I wrote a whole letter and sat him down and told him to just listen. Midway through my reading he made a comment about something I said and I completely lost it. I was bawling and shaking. I was the most terrified I've ever been in my life. He was very harsh and defensive at first, but just before I left I asked him if he wanted a hug. I didn't know what he was thinking. He looked at me and said, "that is what is disappointing is that you think I wouldn't love you." I've only seen my dad cry twice in my life and yesterday was one of them. He pulled me in for a tight hug and told me that he'll never stop loving me. He also said just before I left that I was still his "miracle baby." I was honestly so confused by his reaction. I didn't know how to feel or what to think. I cried a lot. Today I just got done showering, and found these two cards on the couch with my name on them. I am honestly so shocked, but so happy that my dad did a complete 180 degree turn. I conquered my biggest fear and am coming out on top. I thank God and my family for continuing to love me and support me. I want all of you who may sill be in the closet and live in fear to know that it does get better and I'm ere for each and every one of you. I love you. If any of you ever need or want to talk about anything, have someone who will listen to you, be given advice, or just want a friend who will be here for you, I am your girl. You can message me anytime. Stay strong my LGBTQIA/Little Monster fam. 💕 Be brave, believe in yourself, love yourself, express yourself and #RefuseToBeInvisible I also have Gaga to thank for a big part of this. She has always given me love, acceptance, bravery, hope and inspiration through her music and in the person that she is. Hair has been my anthem for the last few days, it speaks volumes to me and inspires me to live my life the way that I want to and to be brave. Don't be afraid to be different, we are all beautiful. We were born this way baby. Thank you Gaga [[lm.heart]] #lesbian #gay #queer #LGBT #homo #me #personal #NationalComingOutDay #celebration #loveyourself #ComingOut #Brothers #Homophobic #Homophobia #Dad #WhatAChange #Family #Life #Love #Happiness #Freedom #ExpressYourself #BeBrave #DoItWhenYouAreReady #ILoveYou #IAmHereForYou #ItGetsBetter #BornThisWay #HairIsMyAnthem #GirlsWhoLikeGirls #Eqaulity #Pride #Support #Acceptance #Advice #Friendship