Professional Homosexual.

I am a gay man. An openly gay man. I hold my boyfriends' hand in public. More so, I am a openly gay man that is also a working professional. In a firm of over 3500 staff, I am surely not the only one, however, I am the only openly gay man in my department. I refuse to change that fact. I decided this early on. "The closet is to cramped for my chunky ass and man boobs."

This knowledge, this fact of me being the only gay man in a department of 45, is something that makes you feel special and empowered, but also, it's a lonely path to walk. You are looked at different. Interacted with differently. This is firstly, bullshit. Look, I know that the department is mainly comprised of older generation people, with the old school values that do not approve of "the gays", but it's the modern world. Adapt or die. Point is I am permanently employed, I am exceptional at what I do, and I am not intending to be anything else but myself. A professional homosexual, poef, fag or homo.

What breaks my heart and makes me want to scream out loud, is when I see gay men, that are obviously gay to me, but will play it as straight as they can muster in front of the leadership. Why are these men and woman so scared of being their true self, and allowing them to be accepted? It shows confidence and conviction when you can proudly say that you are gay, and own your life. You might just get that promotion that you have been waiting for but never seem to grasp.

If you cannot accept yourself fellow gays and strays, how can you expect others to? The more you try and hide the fact that you are a gay professional, the more power and credit you give to those who do not like the community. It makes sense if you think about it doesn't it?

Fellow people of the homosexual inclination: Get into your fantastically stylish business suit, beautifully maintained hair and gorgeous smile, walk into the office proud to be a gay professional. A person who loves themselves and exudes confidence. What can they do? Laugh? Sure, but when they do not get a reaction, they will get bored and stop. It's so much like sibling rivalry.

Be yourself. Be proud. Stand tall. Be gay. A successful homosexual.

Hugs and kisses,
The professional fag! (SMILES)