Tonight I had an epiphany and everything kinda just clicked. All of my past emotional struggles have finally made sense and I was able to forgive myself. (Anxiety, stupid things I've said, stuff involving my friends' suicidal thoughts) I just feel FREE. I feel LIBERATED and JOYOUS which I never thought I could say. BUT IM SAYING IT Currently, my one and only sister is abroad on a school trip until Sunday. I have decided to come out to my dad before then and her shortly after. Here's the thing. I want to say it to their faces. I am proud and comfortable with myself, I just need to get over that barrier of saying "I'm gay." I know they'll be fine with it but how do I say it? Do I just walk in? Do I lead into it with other topics?
That's brilliant, well done for forgiving yourself and feeling free, massive step! Well yeah, I have the same issue, that initial conversation is hard to get over. I think keeping it short and simple will be easier, though. Just say, "___, can we talk? I have something to tell you. I'm gay." That kind of thing, you know? I think once you get that first sentence out, the rest of the conversation can be quite a bit easier.
If you want, try writing a shorter letter to start the conversation, and be ready to talk to the person once they've finished reading. However, if you don't want to write a letter, do what's most comfortable for you. I, personally like to lead into it from other topics, but a lot of people just come right out and say it.
Good luck. Saying it aloud to someone for the first time is hard. I know it was for me, but you'll feel so good once you do it.
