I'm finally out to everyone in my life, as of yesterday morning. :eusa_danc I used facebook because I have such a large extended family. Everyone has been very positive and supportive. I'm feeling very lucky to have the family I do. (I have one homophobic uncle and a few less than tolerant distant relatives, but they haven't said anything. As long as they leave me be, I'm happy.) This is what I posted: "I’ve always tried to be a frank and honest person, but there’s something I’ve been struggling to say for years. I’ve been nervous, for the usual reasons I suppose. I’m afraid of people looking at me different, I’m afraid of this being the only way others define me. But it’s just a simple fact, and I’m tired of treating it like a big, shameful thing. I’m gay. I like mystery stories and board games and really terrible puns, and girls. None of those things are very important to who I am. My sexuality really isn’t a big deal to me, and I hope it isn’t to you. Thanks for reading this. I hope everyone has a wonderful summer. "
Thank you! It feels nice. I know that's sort of a lame adjective, but it fits. I feel more serene than I have in a while.
