Darling, you don't have to hide it. Seriously, you don't. Most already know, and for those who don't, they'll figure it out eventually. There's no reason to conceal it. You don't have to pretend or fake it. It's okay to be where you are in the moment. You don't have to have everything figured out. Give yourself the needed time and space. Seriously, it's okay. You don't have to hide. Express yourself. Cry about it. Converse about it. Don't worry about how anyone is going to react or what someone is going to say. We're all entitled to our expressions and emotions. And yes...maybe, everyone won't fully understand or have clarity over what's occurring - that often leaves anyone worried and fearful due to uncertainty. But that's a personal problem - a "them" problem, not a "you" problem. You don't have to hide this. This is a safe space. No, no one is afraid of you - mostly, they're possibly afraid of their expectations, and the perspective had of you and what could've been. However, changes and occurrences happen. No one has control over the unknown or you. This is where you are. This is what you're currently doing. This is what you're going through and how things are now. And that's okay. That's your truth. You don't have to apologize for it. You don't have to explain it. You just got to realize, know, and accept it for what it is and what it could become until you can get the guidance and assistance needed to continue. And you don't have to be embarrassed about it. Everyone needs help sometimes. I'm telling you, you don't have to hide. Be you. Do you. Step into your truth. Release the baggage and self-consciousness leading you to abuse, reject, abandon, and mistreat yourself. You don't deserve that. Maybe, this is your fault, or perhaps it isn't. Maybe, this isn't right, or maybe it is. Maybe, you did know, or perhaps you didn't. Maybe...but you know what? It doesn't matter what happened, what's occurring, what's said or unsaid, or who caused it. You still deserve to be loved. You still deserve to be treated with respect and courtesy. You still deserve to be seen and heard. You still deserve to be provided for and protected. You still deserve to be you and live your life accordingly. You still deserve grace, mercy, and forgiveness. Your situations and circumstances don't dictate who you are or what you do - unless you allow them to. But I doubt you'll do that because we won't hide our truth. We're going to face it and get through it. We're going to wear our scars like a badge of honor and fight against that which comes against what we stand for with love. So, no...you don't get to hide, nor do I. Because, together, we're going to stand and unite. I got your back if you got mine. We're in this together and will make it out alive.