From Cape Argus: Being bisexual is not a phase and not a choice
This piece was originally written by Luke Waltham for the Cape Argus. You can read the original piece here . #PrideMonth: Being bisexual is not a phase, and it’s not a choice June is now globally seen as International Pride Month. As part of International Pride Month, the Cape Argus will be carrying stories from members of the LGBTQIA+ community to share insights and challenges they face: #MyQueerLife: Being bisexual is not a phase, and it’s not a choice I am bisexual. A few years ago, I would not have had the courage to have been able to say that, but here I am, being unapologetically and proudly me. A common thread in many of our stories, as members of the LGBTQ+ community, is the process of finding yourself and being able to accept yourself. Today, I can say that I do accept myself and I am able to express myself. However, my story did not start like that. In fact, it was quite the opposite. At the age of 14, I went on a church youth camp, and was vic...