I was wondering if anyone had some advice... I'm lying about my sexuality and gender identity. I haven't told my family or my closest friends, just vaguely hinted at support groups because I felt like I was falling into a black hole. Just the other day, a friend asked me quite bluntly, and I outright denied it. I want to tell my family, or at the very least my best friend. I don't think they'd judge me. Well, maybe at first, but more out of not understanding than actual malice.... Its just I get these... bursts of panic whenever I get close to saying it and I back off. I want to keep going but its like someone else is controlling me. Does anyone have any advice? Calming exercises or... Anything really. Thanks a lot ^^
In terms of calming yourself, don;t plan on saying it. The next time you're with this friend you want to tell and it pops in to your head just say "by the way..." if you can. Planning to say something can give you so many opportunities to think of the worst.
Alright, I'll try that Yeah, that's true... sometimes all the bad possibilities keep me up at night... Thanks it means a lot ^^
When I first came out to someone I swallowed and stammered and swallowed more but I finally I got the words out. It got a little easier next time but I had to write my parents a letter. Never could have said it face 2 face to them.
Yeah... My parents are who I worry about the most... Really? Well congratulations to you Must've been really nerve-wracking ^^ (I know I'm going to be freaking out....)
Alright, so I've decided to come out tomorrow... (To some of my friends at least) Mostly because its a Friday and, of course, National Coming Day. So maybe I get some courage from that and it'll allow time for my friends to think about it... Thanks ElliaOtaku and biggayguy for the advice/stories
