Filipino Writers in Style: A Gay's Memoirs

Borrowed Time: An AIDS Memoir

Imagine yourself as a young gay and or as a young lesbian, and write a letter to your parents explaining your sexual preferences.

Mom,

Before anything else I just want to say that I am thankful of having you as my parent, I love you. There is something I want to confess about my real sexuality. I'm a lesbian, and I want to say sorry for that. The truth is I'm not attracted with the opposite sex. I've tried to change this weird thing in me but I can't. Hope you will understand and accept me. I never meant to be like this but I just can't deny the fact that I have the appearance of a woman but a heart of a man. Sorry Mom, but this is me, this is where I'm going to be happy. I love you Mom.
Lovingly yours,
Noela Marie L Valera