There continues to be a great deal of social prejudice against homosexuals that is rooted in myths and misconceptions about homosexuality. One such myth is the idea that people choose their sexual orientation. On the contrary, sexual orientation is an inborn nature that is unlikely to change, much like handedness. Most people are right-handed. Yet some are left-handed, and some feel comfortable using either hand.
Sexual orientation is very similar.
Yet many people who know instinctively that they are not heterosexual, have difficulty accepting this. It can be scary to begin to accept that you are in a minority of people who unfortunately are often feared, disliked, and misunderstood. It can be scary to tell your family and friends that you are not who they thought you were. It can be scary to know that once you tell people about your sexual orientation, many people will fail to see you as a whole person, but instead will see only a gay man, lesbian woman, or a bisexual person. It can be exciting to finally discover who you are and to stop keeping parts of yourself a secret.