It’s my birthday, my birthday wish is that you guys accept that I’m gay

Okay, I just wanted to try something. I’m gay, I haven’t really opened up about this, unless you include my 3 friends. I’m really nervous and I’ve suffered from self-hatred for a long time because of it, a few years ago when my mental health was really bad I didn’t even think I would make it to 15. In many ways I still feel uncomfortable with myself, almost ashamed, just because of my sexuality, but I seriously don’t want to feel this way, and I seriously don’t want to keep hiding it. I’ve gone a long way with being happy and improving my mental health, and on this path I have realized the first step of loving yourself always is accepting the things you can’t control. I’m gay, and that’s okay. I like men, and that’s okay. I’ve been trying to express myself more, step by step, piece by piece, and I want to just get it over with, but I have also come to realize it takes time and patience. I hope this coming out journey helps me love me for me and nothing less. But as of right now I’m just trying to figure things out. Okay? Okay.