Sophia Bushdoesn’t love the idea that she has to officially come out in 2024.

The word that rings the most true for her, she says, is queer.

I cant say it without smiling, actually.

Sophia Bush

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And that feels pretty great, she says.

Bush also notes that her coming-out story was not by design.

Of course, she writes.

Sophia Bush queer and happy

Bush’s April 2024Glamourcover. Read her powerful essayhere.

I really love who I am, at this age and in this moment.

Bush’s April 2024Glamourcover.

Read her powerful essayhere.

I am so lucky to be here, now.

I have real joy.

It took me 41 years to get here.

And while I marvel at it, I will also make space for peoples pain.

But I will not carry anyones projected shame.

‘I feel like this is my first birthday,’ I told her.

This year was my very first birthday.