Are these realities that many gay men won't admit to themselves? - Queerty

""A lot of guys need to nurture that child inside of them that didn't get the nurturing when they were younger. Get hobbies and do things they love that aren't related to their sexuality so they can complete themselves.""

""Lots of us need therapy. In our case, not to try to cure homosexuality, but to learn to accept it and overcome the trauma of growing up gay, being not accepted, etc.""

""A lot of gay men need to admit that they have shame about who they are, what they want, and where they want to be and acknowledge that they can unlearn that shame.""

""Being mean isn't a personality.""

Responses to a Reddit question reveal that many gay men face significant trauma from their upbringing, impacting their self-acceptance and emotional well-being. Common themes include the need for nurturing hobbies unrelated to sexuality, the importance of therapy for overcoming shame and trauma, and the acknowledgment that negative behaviors, such as cattiness, can be harmful. Many responses emphasize the necessity of self-acceptance and the importance of addressing internal struggles to foster personal growth and healing.

Read at Queerty