This is a big step for me! I just sent an email to a friend from high school. He is gay. We lost contact for a few years but reconnected at his mom's funeral. We have been trading emails since. I wrote it but could not send it right away. I typed it stared at it but could not send it. I then took a shower then decided to finally send it. This will be the first person outside of EC, PFLAG and the dating site I joined to know I am gay. See what happens. I keep you guys updated!
Good luck! Just to throw it out there, it's a possibility that he already knows, too. Either way, being gay himself would certainly help your cause - he knows what you're going through so I'm sure he'll be very understanding.
My friend just emailed me back. He basically told me he was sorry to hear that I have been struggling with my sexuality . He also said that I there is no rush in coming out to my family, do it when I was ready. Then he said he wanted details about the guy I'm dating. I feel so relieved right now.
Congratulations! I am so happy for you that you were able to do that. My first time coming out was through e-mail. I had it in the draft folder for a couple of days before I finally sent it.
You are right! Now that I have done this I am even more determined to come out to my sister and best friend... then the rest of my family.
That is absoluteley brilliant i am sooooo pleased 4 U. Have a beer or ine on me LOL. Get well soon too
Thanks! I will have a beer on you once I am off antibiotics. LOL I talked to the guy I'm seeing and we plan to go to a couple of gay bars near where he lives and wants to introduce me to a few of his friends.
That's wonderful. I'm living an almost open lifestyle with the exception of my parents, some friends and my big family. Most new people I meet know, my neighbors whom I don't know, know. Also, eventually some friends will tell other friends when you are open enough to that fact. It's a good early step and hopefully, you'll have many more in strides.
You know I wish you the very best with this. I know how hard things have been for you. I think you're just getting yourself ready and that's fine. You'll do it eventually.You may even wonder why you waited so long. But it's okay to be nervous. All of us who are out have been where you are. And we'll be here for you,when it's your turn. Just do it when you feel really sure about it. We got your back! (*hug*)
Thanks Mickey! Right back at you (*hug*). All last night and this morning I have been thinking why did I not come out to him sooner. It's bittersweet. My friend's mom was one of my mom's best friend. Her death hit mom my real hard. If she did not pass away we may have not reconnected.
