Earlier today I posted a victory. Admittedly, victories are rare posts for me. I felt really happy about finally discovering (and accepting) my sexuality, so I wanted to post here about it. I didn't expect to get a wave of extremely negative and critical responses, invalidating my orientation and dismissing it as a choice without attempting to understand anything about it. Usually this sub is very open-minded. That stung and actually temporarily retriggered me. I just needed to say it hurt. I wish it didn't. Thanks.