Lol this speaks to me. Here, I’ll illustrate my timeline:
1: « LGBTQ+? Idk them but I respect them »
2: « Wow they’re pretty cool! I’m totally an ally (I had a crush on a boy at the time so this made me think I was straight)!
3: *learns more about ace-spec and examines my sexual and romantic interests throughout my life* « Wait a minute... »
4: « I’m demi?! There’s a term for ppl who feel like me?! »
5: *comes out to my close family and friends* « I thought this wouldn’t be a problem... »
6: *goes back in the closet* « I’m an ally until I can express myself freely and safely »