I didn’t know it at the time but it was a defining moment in my life. The biggest challenge I have had to face in my life was when my father passed away when I was 16. The experience of living in London really shaped me and I think sometimes people need to leave from where they live to grow, develop and work out who they want to be. It enabled me the freedom to become more comfortable with my sexuality but more importantly it gave me the confidence to become the happy gay man that I am today. I guess the one success I feel was the most important was moving to London when I was in my mid 20’s. I have had a number of goals in life, to find a job I enjoy, to travel and live overseas, to buy my own apartment which I have achieved. Having a gay identity means being slightly different which I think should be celebrated. ![]() I think this whole idea of conforming to a “straight life” is really unappealing. I have no desire to get married or have children and relish that difference from straight people. I think that for some gay people it is important for them to get married, have children etc but I am not one of those men. It also means not being straight which I love. “Being gay to me is about being happy and proud about who I am and living life accordingly.
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