My childhood in Switzerland
I was born in 1990 in a picturesque small town. At a young age, I began to realize that I was attracted to men. But in my conservative home country, this seemed to be a taboo subject. The people around me were steeped in traditional values, and homosexuality was met with prejudice and homophobia. I felt trapped and did not want to reveal my true feelings. I learned early on to wear a mask of heteronormativity to meet the expectations of those around me.
My courageous step to Berlin
When I turned 19, I made a courageous decision: I would leave my life in Switzerland behind and emigrate to Berlin. The city was considered cosmopolitan and tolerant, especially when it came to the LGBTQ+ community. I hoped to finally be myself here.
The revelation in Berlin
Berlin welcomed me with open arms. In this open-minded city, I realized that being gay was considered completely normal and accepted. Berlin’s LGBTQ+ community was diverse and colorful, and I found support and understanding. It was as if I had entered a new world where I could finally live my true identity.
My coming out
At the age of 22, I had the courage to come out to my family and friends. At first I was afraid of their reactions and losses, but to my surprise most of them reacted with understanding and acceptance. I learned that the people who truly love me support me despite my sexual orientation.
Freedom and self-development
From that moment on, there were no more boundaries for me. I could finally live my true identity without feeling ashamed. The last denial and insecurity fell away from me. My sex life became an important part of my life, and I was no longer ashamed of it. I enjoyed the freedom to be open and provocative, and showed the world that I was proud to be gay and still do.
Life in Berlin
In Berlin, I found not only self-acceptance, but also a community that supported and loved me. I was able to live my life the way I wanted to without fear of judgment or discrimination. I appreciated every day my new, authentic life in the open and liberal city of Berlin and was proud of the person I had become.
Pride and self-acceptance
Today I don’t care at all what others think about me. I go out in public provocatively and proudly show that I am gay. Sexuality plays an important role in my life, and I am not ashamed of it. There are no limits to my sex life anymore.
This journey has taught me that self-acceptance and openness are the keys to freedom. I now live my life in all its practice without being ashamed of my sexual orientation, and that is the greatest gift I have given myself.