In honor of National Coming Out Day (NCOD).

The beginning of a four part series on my coming to understand and claim the fact that I was gay. The series begins in elementary school and runs through college.

For those who need trigger warnings, be warned. I don't want to give anything away up front, but enter cautiously and rest assured, I am OK. I've done the work and am fortunate to be in a tremendously loving relationship.

At the end of the day - I'm so grateful and so VERY lucky!