The Goth Challenge: Day Three

Day III: When did you come out the Goth closet (If you didn't, then simply discuss the topic)?


  I guess I'm just discussing the topic, then.


  I didn't really hide the fact that I was interested in gothic fashion/culture/anything. I did have to ease my mother into the fashion slowly, for a while she kept wanting me to wear the things I used to wear (regular, coloured clothes and little/no makeup). But I really don't think that counts. Most goths probably have to go through the same sort of thing with their parents.


  I think hiding your interests is extremely silly. There CAN be reasons to, like if you're going to get executed for wearing black or listening to goth music... but that's highly irrational and unlikely. I think everyone should gather up self-confidence enough to be themselves... If you live to please other people, you'll never be truly happy. 


   But, easing friends or family into your new interests definitely makes sense. But, remember that those who just won't accept who you truly are do not matter.  One of my favourite quotes is of Dr. Seuss: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind."