Canada has made my journey as a gay easy and led to a greater authenticity and I am deeply thankful for that. I now consider it one of the great blessings of my life coming out as a gay here in Canada. In the meantime, I must also thank my partner who through his love and support has made me quite comfortable in my skin. Today I am a member of a church that accepts people like me with open arms, I belong to other LGBTQ+ organizations that have been supportive in my struggle.