Come OUT Come OUT wherever you are!

Okay, so I really HATE men that hide behind a facade of heterosexuality.  The "DL" man that thinks its totally cool to cheat on his wife with another man, because secretly he really wants to be with "him" and not "her".  Or, the man that is scared of being "out" because he feels it will ruin his image.  News flash buddy, your cowardice is only perpetuating the unhealthy ignorance regarding homosexuality! Additionally, you "think" you're safe in your place, when you're really chained by your own fears.  BURN THE CLOSET MY FRIEND!!!  So, I'd like to take the moment to propose a toast to the brave souls that have combated bigotry and ignorance, fighting the "gay" fight for the community.  You're all so beautiful in your own way.  As a way to celebrate I'd like to hear about your coming out stories.  The best one will post on Independence Day (how coincidental right?) and win a gift certificate to the Cheesecake Factory.  Here's the rules:

• Submit your "Coming Out" story via text or video
• Only Followers/Subscribers may enter to win
• Your story MUST be unedited, candid and honest (10 minute max)
• Email your video/textual story to burnthecloset@gmail.com
• Submit your stories within the next 4 weeks (June 1-June 30)

The Perpetual "One That Got Away" wants to burn the closet that so many gay men and women think they are protected by, when the truth slowly leaks from the confines of their not-so-safe little world.  Just think how happy you will be when you let go and become that much closer to being yourself for a change.  You'll feel good, I promise, and fate will be that much kinder to you.