“I spent a lot of time being afraid of other people, but maybe that’s because I wasn’t talking to the right ones.”
, where they give back to inner-city kids, and I just appreciated their whole positive approach, so I thought I’d give it a try.raise money—that was seven years ago, and joining them opened me up to what running is really about. I realized that running physically felt like dancing, and the group that came together felt like the theater community. You’re around people who lift you up and make you feel like you have a purpose. It doesn’t matter who they are, gay or straight, they’re there for you.
What’s funny is that I was actually out in college but then it started to feel difficult with people judging me, and I decided it would be easier to live a straight life. So, I got married and stayed married for 20 years, with two kids along the way. But I was so unhappy all the time. Every counselor I saw told me, “You’re not going to fix this until you start living who you are.”I joined the running group a few years ago as a way to cope, but I didn’t know how much it would help.
Now I’ve become one of the people who’s supporting those who are new. I know what it’s like to be intimidated when you’re starting out and you just want to feel comfortable. As a gay person, having this group has really helped me feel like I’m part of the community, like I’m not alone. These are definitely my friends, and it feels like we’re united not just because we’re all gay, or because we’re all runners, but because we care about each other.
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