First step

I have plans with several friends next week. It's a get together that we've done every year since we graduated from high school, so about 16, 17 years now (geez that makes me feel old). Anyway, I decided I'm going to come out to one of my friends when I see her next week. She's the only one of the group that would be supportive and accepting. I texted her earlier today and asked her to meet me a little early before the others get there so I can talk to her. I'm really nervous about it, so any advice about how to start the conversation is appreciated. She will be the first person I've come out to.

I'm also vaguely considering coming out to one of my cousins over Thanksgiving. I'm not completely sure though. I don't even know if I will get the chance to talk to her alone. I'm going to play it by ear. If the opportunity presents itself and I feel like the time is right, I might go for it. It's just time to start letting some people know. I literally have no one in my life to talk to about these things, and that needs to change.

 

Thanks for the feedback, Really. My friend is straight and married with one kid and very pregnant with another, so no worries about her getting the wrong idea. I've just known her since kindergarten and we've always been really good friends, so I know I can trust her and count on her support. We have another mutual friend who is gay that she is very close to, and she's been a very good friend and ally to him even when other people were not.