Hey, so I was reading through some of the stories and tought it was about time I posted mines. Where to start.. I finally came out on the 1st of January 2010. It has been the greatest thing to happen to me in my lifetime so far. It all started after dinner. Me, my mum, my sister and her husband where sitting in the kitchen having a laugh like always. I kept checking my phone for texts and my sister jokingly made a comment "John is that you girlfriend or boyfriend!" and I didn't really say anything. I don't remember exactly how it got to being like a serious question though. So, anyway they kept asking me because I would not say anything. The next question from my sister was "John, do you like boys?" and I just said yes. I then started crying like 11 years of self hate and depression had been released and my sister and mum gave me a hug. After that it was fine and we all started joking about it. They couldn't have been better reaction wise, it was really no big deal to them. They told the rest of my family for me and everyone else was fine with it aswell. I know the story seems pretty straight forward but I have been suffering depression for many years and I think most of it was to do with my sexuality. To have them be really cool with it was the best thing in the world and it meant so much to me. I have now came out on myspace, I just need to do it on facebook.. haha. Thanks for reading, I'm not really good at telling stories so I hope this all made sense.
Aw. What a positive story. (*hug*) I think you'll find many users on EC deal with depression and other issues so you're not alone. Welcome to the start of freedom.
I didn't think it was that simple. I thought it sounded wonderful! I am glad it went well for you and that your family was so supportive. I have come out after someone asked me as a joke before too. It can be a little intense b/c you didn't see their joke coming and they didn't see your answer coming, but it sounds like it all worked out! So Congrats!
Congratz it is the best thing in the world when your family accepts you for who you are i am glad it went so well for you
Thanks alot, it's great feeling that I don't have to hide everything and be paranoid about being found out.
Congratulations. You did it way before I did. I managed to keep the secret until I was 46 and it has really taken its toll. I am so glad you are on your way to living your life, not someone else's expectations of your life. Peace, Mike
That's SO awesome! I'm glad they came out and asked you, and that you had the courage to be honest with them. Way to go!!!
While i'm really happy for you and all, i'm also quite disappointed. When I saw the title of this thread I thought one of the jonas brothers had come out. *sighs* i'll have to keep waiting.
Congratulations! What a great coming out story! It's great that you could come out to your sister and mom. Awesome!
Congrats!! That's the way every coming out should go. And most importantly I really hope this sets you down the road to recovery from self-hatred and depression and gives you every chance to be the strong person you were meant to be! You now need to go to my poll (somewhere down this forum or the Support forum) and add your positive results. Let's make it official!
:lol: I don't even follow them but the first time I saw them I thought I bet you one or two out of the three are at least bi... :icon_wink
Thankyou all for the really nice comments. I'm so glad that it went well and that it's over. I'm still not sure if I can get over that I actually came out. Still in shock. haha
