So around 7:00 tonight, I messaged a close friend of mine explaining that I think I like girls. I left my phone in my car until around 11:00, which gave me enough time to panic, panic some more, cool down, then panic again. I just read her messages a little while ago, and they went kind of like this: her: that's okay, your secret it safe with me her: I'll never judge you her: coming out to yourself is the first step to coming to terms with everything her: Did you want to meet up? *four hours later* me: I still feel like none of this is real me: I really appreciate that her: It takes a lot of courage to tell someone that, and I want you to know that I'm always here to talk about it if you need to. That's two down. I was literally shaking while I read her responses, and my palms are still sweating. Like I said, none of this feels real.
Hi there! First off, congratulations on coming out to your friend. Well done! Sometimes, it can take a bit of time for everything to sink in, and for you to feel okay with another friend knowing. As you continue coming out, and receive increasing support, and know that you can trust your friends, some of the feelings you are experiencing at the moment, will disappear all together.
Thanks! It's slowly becoming easier and easier. It's just incredibly hard to get those words out. It's like my entire body is doing everything in it's power to stop me from revealing the truth.
Nice, also good job. It will get easier from this point. Just think of coming out as a long winding road filled with unexpected twists and turns.
