All the time. This place has shown me that living authentically is possible, and I can't go back. I'll tell the army I'm gay, and they'll kick me out. And then go back to New York, or out west, and join the fight.
I'm tired of the second life, that's the point. I have someone I want to spend my life with, Embry. I used to think sneaking around was the best I could hope for, but I was wrong.
I'm not doing it again. Nobody should have to, and I want to help put in the work to get us there.
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Date: 2025-03-15 02:06 am (UTC)You say that like it's embarrassing. It's normal to have friends.
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Date: 2025-03-16 10:36 pm (UTC)i had friends when i was deployed. it's not normal to have friends in washington.
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Date: 2025-03-16 11:08 pm (UTC)It's been a while since either of us have been in Washington, you know. It's healthy to make changes.
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Date: 2025-03-16 11:43 pm (UTC)do you ever think about what you'd do if we end up going back?
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Date: 2025-03-17 12:10 am (UTC)All the time. This place has shown me that living authentically is possible, and I can't go back. I'll tell the army I'm gay, and they'll kick me out. And then go back to New York, or out west, and join the fight.
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Date: 2025-03-17 12:20 am (UTC)isn't that a little excessive? i lived a perfectly enjoyable life fucking whoever i wanted in my own time. you just have to separate your two lives.
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Date: 2025-03-17 12:38 am (UTC)I'm not doing it again. Nobody should have to, and I want to help put in the work to get us there.
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Date: 2025-03-17 12:50 am (UTC)honestly. i think you'll be happy because you'll be together.
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Date: 2025-03-17 01:08 am (UTC)I'll just have to trust he loves me more than Glen Mhor.