Can You Go Back to the Closet Once You’re Out?

Yes, this is about gender identity.

Leo Serafico
Nov 5 · 4 min read
Photo by Mercedes Mehling on Unsplash

Here’s one for an interesting opener: I don’t dwell on my gender identity as much as I think I should, or as much as people would care to know.

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again:

I’m not loud and proud about being part of the LGBTQ+.

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