“‘Shine’ is about embracing who you are after being with someone who wanted to keep your relationship a secret. I remember being in the closet and having so much fear of losing relationships, my way of life and my support system if I came out.
But when you keep yourself a secret, no one knows the real you. It can feel like the ones closest to you only love the person you’re pretending to be. There’s always fear that if you show them the truth, they’ll reject you and you’ll lose everything.
If you feel this way, ‘Shine’ is my message to you. Embracing who you are is challenging, but it’s worth it. You’ll find the people that love you for who you are, and they’ll help you love yourself.”