By Myles Woolstenhulme

Yesterday, I became an uncle. It was a day filled with many emotions, but the one that permeated through everything was infinite and unconditional love. As I held my newborn niece and nephew in my arms for the first time and imagined each of their futures, I couldn’t bear to see them living lives in shame or secrecy. I have been living for a long time in shame. I let the fear of rejection and the fear of what other people think about me control my actions and I am finally ready to shake off those chains. I am ready to share my story with the world, even though it terrifies me, because I want my niece and nephew to be able to live their lives without the fears I have felt for so long. I know in order for me to truly wish my perfect niece and nephew happiness in their lives, I must first feel that happiness and freedom in my own life; so here it is, my story.