This should totally be nominated for a contest ! If only I had that power. The emotion in this is nothing short of reachable. I'm sorry you had to witness such hatred but I am glad to see you have overcome those insecurities. Never be afraid to be yourself no matter how hard someone tries to bring you down. As there will always be people somewhere, somehow waiting to release their cruel insults. Don't listen to that negativity. I don't personally know you, though I can say you are better than that nonsense.
Lovely peice. Don't ever stop writing.

I'm sure you'll grow out of it! Lol
Seriously, good for you sharing your experience.
Is there a typo "shun" should be "shone" ??

Take care.

The comments like "it's only a phase" etc etc are just as bad (in my opinion) as someone saying to a depressed person "you have nothing to be sad about..." good on you for sharing this, alot of people play pretend throughout their lives unfortunately because their fear never goes. Take care

Eeek!! (that's an exclamation of excitement!)

I was so hoping this poem would be about "coming out of the closet", and I must say, I am proud of you and I hope you are proud of yourself for sharing this. Perfect to share for pride month as well.

It's ridiculous and kind of heartbreaking to have someone else think they know us enough to comment on our sexuality, or who we are. I was told by my father last year that my bisexuality was "just a phase", and that statement is not only harmful, but can invalidate the very reality in which we live in and the way we feel.

Hope you continue to write and happy pride month. I'm so happy you accepted yourself and know that there will be those who will always accept you, even if those people aren't "blood relatives" so to speak. Live your most authentic life ^_^