I've decided that I'm ready to start to come out. Right now, though, the only person I would be comfortable coming out to is my cousin, and she just left to go back to her college (which is hours away) for summer classes. I'd really like to come out to her as soon as possible, before I lose my courage. Is it okay to come out to somebody in an email?
If that's what you're comfortable with, go for it. There's no need to worry about what is the "best" method to please other people, just pick the means that you're most comfortable with.
Hello Diamond, I agree--there is no right or wrong way. Do what you think is the best way. If you'd like to talk to her about it, rather than write back and forth, perhaps you could call her? --Zoe
Tbh, I don't see why not. If she is someone you feel comfortable with and trust, it won't matter if you give her morse code, her response will be the same. It sounds like you're close to her and I'm sure she cares about you and will be more than supportive. Good luck. ---------- Post added 22nd May 2013 at 08:08 PM ---------- And by the way, your screen name is awesome.
I don't see any problems with coming out by email. I've come out to people on facebook. The only bad thing is that you have to wait for the response..
Email is actually one of the best ways. You can't take it back after you hit the send button, and it gives the reader the space to think, and you the space to write eloquently and convey everything you want to say without fear of nervously messing it up or being interrupted. Good luck
Just sent the email..... I feel relieved and terrified at the same time. I'm sure everything will turn out all right; but not having her responses right away is kind of frightening. Thank you all for your encouragement and support.
Good luck! I'm sure you've chosen the right first person to come out to. Be sure to post back letting us know how it went. (*hug*)
congratulations! I can out to one of my best friends over text, a few days after I took a couple of Xanax and told two of my other friends.. coming out can be messy and awkward and scary, but it feels so good afterwards! let us know how your cousin responds!
Good luck My coming out has kinda hit a wall, so I'm back here to hopefully get some motivation to tell more people.
She called me today after she got the email. She was really supportive. She even told me how happy she was that I had come to terms with this, and how glad she was that I had chosen to tell her. It was amazing. I feel better today than I have in ages. Thank you all, again, for your support and encouragement
I agree, it's not how you come out, it's that you came out or not. I came out through an email and to be honest, at the time, after I click send i was thinking "Wtf have i done omg" But after that the weight just lifts off your chest and you honestly just don't care anymore! If youre comfortable with an email then go for it!
