I grew up in a small town in Maine, and by the time I hit 12 years old, I started to feel like there wasn't a real respect for difference. It's not like growing up in a Native American community where they have two-spirit people. It's sacred and they appreciate it. That is, for me, an obviously gay-themed song. You don't have to run.
Love is so powerful.
There's nothing to fear. It was this amazing, unconditional love feeling that I had in this dream. It was totally life altering in terms of being comfortable with coming out.