I finally did it last night! After some small talk, I told my brother I was gay. He was so awesome about it. I explained my struggles over the years with depression because of my sexuality and how great it feels now to be able to be myself. He could not have been happier for me, and he said he really admired how I was able to do this now. He also said he wants to take me to the gay bar in his town when we visit. I told him about my boyfriend, and he really wants to meet my boyfriend when he visits me later this year. We talked about my other siblings, who I plan to tell this weekend, and he thinks (as do I) that they will be fine with it. We talked, and laughed, about my parents’ potential reactions. In the past, I have felt uncomfortable, like there was a barrier, when talking with my family because of what I was hiding, and I told this to my brother. It felt amazing last night for that barrier to be gone. We talked for two hours about so many things, not just me being gay. I felt so close to my brother again, in a way I have not felt in many years. My boyfriend was with me when I spoke to my brother, and he told me he was so proud of me when I hung up. I fell asleep in his arms and slept better than I have in a long time. I will let you guys know when I come down from the clouds!
thats super news really happy for ya and what a great bro hope it goes well with the rest of the family take it easy your bro and partner will have ya back
hey there get out of my cloud ! no seriously great for you i know exactly how you feel i'm still in the clouds with excitement,i too told another person last night in my family circle and fell asleep last night more soundly than ever woke up great this morning renewed happier than ever i applaud your coming out to your family great for you,its like a rebirth and you have nothing but happiness for the future,.
Congrats s5m1! Good luck with the rest of your family, but it sounds like you should be fine with all that. If only my siblings we so accepting.
Wow,congratulations. What a great coming out. Your brother is awesome. I hope all the rest goes that well. Welcome to the rest of your life!
