Personal Narrative: My Bilingual Identity

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Growing up in a town, the pecking order keeping those from expressing unorthodox ideology and inadvertently following tradition values has effected my overall experience. My unique background centers around my adoption and is subtile to my sexual orientation. This made my views different compared to my best friend. Expressing my bisexual identity to her was extremely difficult because of her conservative views. I isolated my feelings for two years out of fear of my best friend's reaction. I felt ashamed and scared to tell my best friend about my true identity. I finally could not take the shame anymore and told my best friend everything in the Summer of 2015. I felt a huge weight lifted off my chest and awaited the disapproval. As I looked

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