Within these pages, you will read the story of my life. A sad reality of the 21st century. Discrimination and social inequality still exist. At only 9 years of age, I realized that I was different and I decided to be true to myself and come out of the closet. Since then, I suffered because of it. Bullying, loss, betrayal, mistakes… I tell you my story, at 18 years old, so it doesn’t repeat itself over and over again in the future and so that anyone who can relate to this content can learn and have their voice be heard, and raise our flag with pride, like I do today. «Live without barriers, proud of your flag, when you fall do not let society step on you, get up and keep fighting for your freedom». Jay J.C. Buckley