Hello everyone! It's been more than a year since I haven't come to this website, mainly because I've been feeling better with myself. I came out to all my close friends (about 12), 1 by 1 or in small groups. It was the best experience ever, our friendship is much more stronger now. I you have good friends, please tell them before they find out from other people, although It's harder to be brave , It pays off completely with the support you receive, which in my opinion is different than the one you receive if they find out from other person. Reading my old posts I can't believe how paranoid I was with the gay thing! It's not that bad at all haha, but well, I've grown older now and I'm feeling very happy with who I am. I've dating some guys but haven't found the true one yet, but I'm ok with that, not in rush. To all of you who are still struggling keep your head up my friends! =) Anyone who really likes music talk to me! I'd really like to talk to some people about music. Have a nice week everyone. Felipe.
Hi Felipe! Welcome back to the forum. It's good to read your inspiring progress, and thank you for sharing it. Wonderful, that your coming out to your friends has gone so well, and that none of the fears you originally had materialised. You took some difficult steps, steps that took courage but it sounds like you have also become stronger in the process. Well done.
I have been out to my closest friends for a while now. It has been a weight off my mind. I hate keeping it to myself, because it just nibbles away at my sanity. Anyone I sart o feel close to I tell as well. If they don't take it well, that is on them...I gave them a chance to be a part of my life and they rejected on their terms. I hold no ill will towards them for that. I have been paranoid in the past. In fact this whole transgender experience of mine has led me to see where my anxiety issues are and helped me to better deal with them. I am glad to be out to my close friends and while I am not out publicly yet...that time I hope is coming close.
