I've been openly gay for the past 5 years, however, I find myself being in the closet once again. this time, it's not because of my sexuality, and it's not because of my religion; rather, its because of my vampirism. Its not so much that I'm ashamed ofbeing a Vampyre, but actually a self preservation instinct.
Eureka is a painfully conservative community, composed of Conservative Christians, countless solitary practioners of pagan faiths, and cultural appropriationists. While you may be thinking that this doesn't sound too bad, the truth is that it causes an environment of judgment. What this community is lacking is Vampyres (or even anyone that understands that its not just a fad).
So, I find myself in hiding, trying to avoid the merciless judgments of this community. I frequently say things to the effect of "I'd rather have people hate me for who I am, than love me for who I'm not,," but the stigma (which still exists for our kind) is still very difficult to break through.
Input?
Well, once again, I find myself beginning a new chapter in my life; the only difference is that it's within a book that I have been too nervous to open. I've come out as Gay, a Witch, and a Drag Performer, but my Psy Vampirism is something I've always kept private. We'll see how this goes! Wish me luck!
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Lylia
05:59 Nov 06 2013
By some definitions "Vampyre" is considered predatory..
Are you asking for the herds acceptance? Or are you a predator?