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Today's the day...

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by SwirlingOcean, May 31, 2013.

  1. SwirlingOcean

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    Today I'm coming out to my friend, sister, and brother-in-law. I'm nervous. But I can't wait to get it over with. It will make the reality more real to me when I say out loud to another person. And then I won't be second guessing my behavior all the time.

    They are all cool with "the gays" so I'm soooo fortunate. I just feel weird having to put a spot light on, well sexuality+me in general. It makes me uncomfortable. But that's probably just residual internalized homophobia from my repressed feelings that I've been ashamed about my whole life:icon_redf...

    But I know I can do this...deep breaths............:eek: here goes nothin......
     
  2. Lewis

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    Good luck! :slight_smile:
     
  3. Zoe

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    Good Luck to you, Swirling. I came out to my husband two days ago, and I was sick to my stomach all day. I know the stress you're talking about.

    But it will be so much better once you tell them. I promise.

    Good luck and let us know how it goes.

    --Zoe
     
  4. SwirlingOcean

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    Thanks Lewis!
    Thanks Zoe! and congrats on coming out to your husband!
     
  5. SpitfireXSoarin

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    Good luck! It sounds like the hardest thing will be the nerves so it sounds like it'll go over well.
     
  6. Zoe

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    Thanks, Swirling Ocean. :slight_smile: I know today will go well for you.

    --Z