By Jakki Johnston
I was sound asleep until my normally shy, polite friend John started banging on my door. Of course I didn’t know it was him until I opened it, but there he was, determination written on his face.
“I’ve got to talk to you!” he exclaimed and pushed past me to go inside. I followed him in, concerned. He turned to face me.
“What, John? What’s wrong?” I inquired urgently, as all kinds of scary scenarios went through my mind.
“Jakki, I’m gay!” John blurted out.
“Honey, I know that! I’m bi!” I answered him gently.
And we hugged each other for a long time.
That was over 30 years ago, and we’re still besties.
Jakki Johnston is a Seattle-based writer in the U.S. and a queer and disability activist. She has lived and traveled around the world. She is currently owned by a small but powerful calico cat.