OPPRESSION!

Okay, so lets start back in 6th grade, I had looked up the word "bridesmaid" and Black Veil Brides comes up on Google. So I checked out their music, I loved it! So secretly I listened to it and pretended to be into other things because I was afraid to be myself. But the Black Veil Brides taught me something, don't be afraid to be you, you are perfect the way you are. Your flaws make you even better, and I finally showed everyone the true me.. they didn't believe it was me, they thought it was just a faze or me putting on a show. It's who I am! But today I was listening to Black Veil Brides' song Ritual, and I was inspired. So I decided to put some fake stitches on my face (like Andy's the lead singer of Black Veil Brides). I thought they looked great and that they made me look pretty. I walked down stairs with my head held high and I was shot down like a bird in the sky. My mom said "What is that on your face?! It's not Halloween! Stop pretending you're goth when you're not!" and I said "But mom they can be washed off, and if you knew the meaning behind them you would be so happy that I have them on me." and she said "Leiah go wash them off, you're not going out with those!". I was so hurt when I walked to my bathroom to wash them off. Plus the stitches represent my wounds that make me myself and I was proud of them so why not put them out there for everyone to see? I just felt like I couldn't express myself at all. So I put the stitches other places that weren't on my face. But she still wasn't happy I still have them on. I think I should be able to do this don't you. I was also hurt that my own mother can't accept that this is who I am. I love to dress in black and listen to my music which is metal/post hardcore/screamo. I am proud to be different.. if that means I am a goth then so be it! I GUESS I'M GOTH!
Goth is just a label actually and so is emo, I hate to be labeled!
People who are reading this, don't ever be afraid to be yourself! If wearing dark clothing is your style WEAR IT! If you like listening to good music ROCK OUT! If you like to scream GO TO THE MOUNTAIN TOP AND SCREAM SO EVERYONE CAN HEAR YOU! If you like to write songs GO WRITE A BEAUTIFUL SYMPHONY! Don't let people tell you who/what to be! I love everyone of you who are out there! I don't know you personally but if it helps you to be yourself I accept and love you!
-L3 (and proud to be!)