A Gay Guy Knows When a Simple Look is Hiding Hate

For the past year, I’ve worn makeup on occasion when I’m going out — nothing too obvious or gaudy. I just want to even out my skin tone, make my eyes pop, that sort of thing. I don’t wear too much color on my face, though; I want it to look natural. I’ve never considered myself good-looking. My parents never told me I was handsome, of course, because “vanity is a sin.” Growing up, nobody ever told me I was, so why would I believe it myself? At any rate, I do what I can to look good with what I have. Sometimes all I can change is my clothing and hairstyles. I feel like I have good hair and I can always work with that. As part of my acceptance of being gay, I’ve reached the point where I’m brave enough to wear makeup in many public places without caring if strangers know I’m wearing it. <a href="https://medium.com/prismnpen/a-gay-guy-knows-when-a-simple-look-is-hiding-hate-b7e628e8a3e6">Read More</a>