Bitter and twisted is a bad look for anyone. No matter what life throws at you, don't respond by becoming bitter and twisted. Take the hit, get up, wipe off the gravel and keep going. Morsel of the day.

If you want a happy coming out story, you've come to the right place. So, here's (a part of) my story.

My best friend and I were texting each other the day before she was supposed to clome over. We were talking about YouTubers, and she mentioned Tyler Oakley.

HER: Do you like Tyler Oakley? He's pretty famous.
ME: Oh my gosh, yes! I love that someone like that is there for people.
ME: Having such a prominent advocate for LGBTQ people must really be a good support for them
HER: Yeah, I like that he's there for people who need that support.

Little did she know, I was one of those people who needed the support. I'd just started becoming comfortable(ish) with my sexuality and was very scared to give anyone even a hint as to who I really was. But when she texted me about him and how she supported that, I just felt so relieved. This girl had been my best friend since I was 1 years old, so obviously I didn't want to lose her. I decided that if I was ready, I would tell her the next day when she came over.

Well, when the next day rolled around, I was a mess. I was stressed and amazingly worried that even though she had told (read: texted) me about how she was okay with all of that, she would suddenly decide that she hated people like that and tell everyone. Still, I felt that I should trust her and so, I slipped on my mask of calmness and led her and my sister upstairs. We watched singing fails videos on YouTube for a while, laughing and then attempting to do any better. That went on for an hour or so, until my sister got called downstairs by my mom. I turned to my friend and shakily started to talk.

ME: You know what we were texting about a few days ago? The LGBTQIA, right?
HER: Yeah...
ME: Do you know what it stands for?
HER: Lesbian, bisexual, gay...
ME: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual
HER: Okay...
ME: The reason I'm telling you all of this is because *voice trembles, then halts* I'm a part of it.
HER: Okay. It's okay.
ME: Thanks.
HER: What would you have done if I had said I hated those people?

At this point I burst out crying and just talking nonsense. I would've curled up into a ball and cried, I thought, all my emotions from the past year bleeding out of me. She hugged me, telling me it was going to be okay. Even though we're both not very comfortable with a lot of physical contact, it felt good to be held in someone's arms and be told they loved you for who you were.

When she left, I engulfed her in a hug and whispered "thank you" in her ear. She has no idea how much she helped me, but even if she never will, she will still be my saving grace.

Thank you, A. I love you so very much. You truly are this bisexual's saving grace.

Hello! Lina, the teen poet here! Please read this sad loss poem.
SPECIAL: IF YOUR NAME IS JOEL S. HINTON AND YOU ARE FROM BOSTON, PLEASE EMAIL ME - THIS POEM IS FOR YOU.

I'll never how once I got to meet you,
How once I got to believe
That you will be with me this year,
As you said you would be.

I'll never forget how you changed my mood
From discouraged to hopeful again,
How you talked to me softly,
How much I wanted to smile now and then.

I'll never forget your voice,
I'll never forget your eyes
That even from a thousand miles
Would shine as bright as the stars in the sky...

I'll never forget how you made sure
I was doing all right every day,
How much I wanted to cry when you were leaving,
How badly I wanted you to stay...

I'll never forget how you took that essay from me,
Last assignment I had to turn in,
How you said I will do good,
How you said it was in my power within.

I'll never forget how you made me feel,
How much I depended on you,
And how you took care of me
To the best you could.

I'll never forget how you helped me
Not to get behind in the class,
How you did everything for me -
What was possible and what was not.

I'll never forget how you smiled at me in the hallway -
The only time when I smiled back...
I hoped it would happen many, many times yet,
But the last one happened that day...

I'll never forget how I didn't feel pressure
Saying goodbye to you every day,
But it was different then,
And I never said the final one I had to say...

I'll never forget how I cried in the bathroom
Right after the bell ended your class,
I should apologize to you for not staying strong -
Not only should - I feel like I must.

I'll never forget how many times
You had definitely saved my grade,
And I never got to say "Thank you!"
For your fantastic contributions at the end...

I'll never forget how you gave us notes
That everyone hated - I did not,
Every activity was fun with you
But it will never be that way anymore...

And I'm trying to remember the bright side
And the amazing assistant you've been,
But I still miss you terribly,
In my heart you're always with me.

Dear Girlfriend,
I know that you were hurt today and I'm really sorry for that. I hope you are alright, because you are, correct? I want you to be happy, although you don't know who is speaking to you.

It's all good, everything passes with a matter of time.

For all of those who have been a victim of sexual assault, just know that it is NOT your fault. It is never the victim's fault. Those who would dare to violate someone in such a way are the ones who are to blame.

Hey V, I know we haven't talked in a while, but you're the only girl for me. No H or K could ever replace you.

Even though you are gone. I should have put my entire life into being with you, and fulfilling our dreams. I could have made enough money to put toward that swimming scholarship in your name, and we I could have adopted a daughter in your honor.

But I invested my time and heart into people who didn't care, and people who never would. I love you girl. See you soon.

You are beautiful no matter what. I know people say this all the time, but it's actually true. We are all made to be equally beautiful, none more, none less.

Don't let anyone tell you you're ugly..because they're wrong, love.

I'm terrified. I'm in middle school. Today we were taking the most important exam of the year and I ran out of time. Since I'm an English Language Learner, they hopefully let me have as much time as I needed. But I wasn't done even by the end of the day. They called my mom and she said she'll be there in 20 minutes. She's really impatient so I decided not mo make her wait. I rushed through the rest of the questions, (which was majority of my exam) and didn't even read them. When I came home, I realized WHAT HAD I DONE? but it was already too late.

Lol, watching Lord of the Rings is fun my love. Those elegant elves remind me of you. You would be so beautiful in an Elven gown. Someday, I'll make enough to buy you one my love.