At this new school I found track and field, a great friend group, and an extreme trust in God. I was not the kid who did gymnastics, or the dancer. My junior year was full of adventure, new faces and a fresh start. My best resolve was convincing my parents to allow me transfer to a private Christian high school because I felt like only God could fix me. Still, I quickly came to understand that I needed to learn to join in or flee - I needed to be a “straight” guy or. In high school the topic of conversation in any group of guys always seemed to steer toward sex, or some form of derogatory statement about a girl’s body. These were things that my parents encouraged at an early age, but as I grew older they became things that created a divide between other guys in high school and me. I found enjoyment in gymnastics, dance and crafts. at an early age I realized I was different. Growing up in a small-town Christian home in Michigan with two older brothers.