Click here to read Hurston’s essay “How It Feels to be Colored Me.” Pay close attention to the rhetorical strategies that Hurston employs. Then, using Hurston’s essay as inspiration, write your own narrative essay filling in the blank “How it feels to be _gay (woman)____ me.”
How it Feels to be a Woman Like Me
Growing up, I always knew that I was different. While my friends talked about boys and dreamed of their future husbands, I found myself drawn to girls. It wasn't until I was a teenager that I finally accepted the truth about myself - I was .
At first, it was a terrifying realization. I was afraid of how my family and friends would react, afraid of being rejected and judged. But as I began to embrace my identity, I discovered a sense of freedom and empowerment that I had never felt before.
Being a woman means constantly navigating a world that often feels hostile and unwelcoming. It means facing discrimination and bigotry, both subtle and overt, on a daily basis. It means being told that my love is somehow less valid or deserving than that of a heterosexual couple.
But being a woman also means finding a community of people who understand and support me like no one else can. It means celebrating love and acceptance in all its forms. It means standing up for myself and others in the face of injustice and inequality.
Despite the challenges that come with being a woman, I wouldn't change who I am for anything. I am proud of my identity and the strength and resilience it has given me. Being a woman is not always easy, but it is a fundamental part of who I am, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
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Growing up, I always felt like I didn't quite fit in. While my friends talked about boys and their future husbands, I found myself drawn to girls. It took me some time to come to terms with it, but eventually, I embraced the truth - I am .
At first, it was scary. I was worried about how my family and friends would react, scared of being judged and rejected. But as I started to accept and love who I am, I found a new sense of freedom and empowerment.
Being a woman means navigating a world that can sometimes feel hostile and unwelcoming. It means facing discrimination and prejudice, both subtle and blatant, every day. It means being made to feel like my love is somehow less valid than that of a straight couple.
But being a woman also means finding a community of people who truly understand and support me. It means celebrating love and acceptance in all its beautiful forms. It means standing up for myself and others in the face of injustice.
Despite the challenges that come with being a woman, I wouldn't change it for the world. I am proud of who I am and the strength it has given me. Being a woman isn't always easy, but it's a vital part of me, and I wouldn't have it any other way.