So, getting started...
I want to start by expressing the intentions of my blog.
As a bisexual raised in an intensively Christian environment (particularly within my family), it is only this year that I have felt able to begin to 'come out' as bisexual, and in response to this have found myself in many difficult and emotionally straining situations and relationships.
At the same time, I have very much begun to question my faith as a Christian, and would not currently identify as a Christian. This, in addition to the issue of my sexuality has also put strain on relationships in my life.
Originally coming out to a couple of supportive friends, I didn't realise that bisexuality was ever discredited as being a real sexual orientation. However, taking to Youtube to find advice from other people in similar situations as me, what I found instead was a plethora of attempts to prove that bisexuality even existed...
What really triggered my desire to create a blog to discuss my experiences with both sexuality and faith exploration was a discussion I had with a Christian who steadfastly defined homosexuality as a sin. This discussion really brought back to me all the confusion I'd had previously in my life - and still struggle with - concerning both my faith and my sexuality. Remembering how lost I was, I know that something that could have really helped to give me confidence and comfort was to read the account of someone going through the same issues as me.
So here I am, setting up this blog. Although I will be using it as a cathartic forum for myself, I really hope that for anyone struggling with these issues, it can be either a comfort or just something interesting to read!
