The biggest challenge in my life was simply part of who I am. When I came out as gay in my sophomore year of high school, it was a very hard experience. Someone who I considered to be one of my best friends betrayed me and told individuals in my school. The news spread fast. As suspected, I lost some friends. However, to my surprise, I gained new ones. Unfortunately, later that evening, I came home and was forced to tell my mother so that she wouldn't hear it from someone else. Her reaction was not what I was anticipating. She freaked out and punished me. I had most of my electronic devices taken away from me and was told that I was not normal. That night was one of the worst nights of my entire life. Being only sixteen, I thought to myself,
