Hey all, finally came out to a close friend of mine today, and probably finally accepted who i was as well from saying those words confirming i was gay She was fine about it, which is a plus. Also allowed her to tell her bf which he is also fine So yea, probably be some time til i come out to another friend, 2 was a pretty big number for me who only decided last night to actually go and tell her. Still pretty surprised about the whole thing actually. But i'll get use to it. Thats all =D Thanks for reading =/ and have a great day!, as for me.. its time to sleep x]
Congratulations - what a great way to start! You've made a few great achievements today. You've learned that coming out isn't the end of the world. You've discovered that you have a couple of great friends (her and her bf) and that people can accept and like you for who you are. And you've started down the road of accepting who you are for yourself. That last one is the most important one of all, so make sure you pay close attention to it. Keep an eye on your own progress and be sure that you are growing comfortable with the idea of being gay. Many people, myself included, blew out of the gates in a big rush of energy, then let it slip, only to realize that we really weren't totally accepting of our own sexuality - the cart ended up before the horse. Remember that coming out to the world isn't a race to any finish line. Take your time and pace yourself - you'll know when you feel ready to take on the next one!
Wow! Big couple of days! Congrats on a great first coming out. As for it being a long time before you tell anyone else- that's fine. Go at your own pace. Like James said, it isn't a race Oh and WELCOME :smilewave
Hehe, thanks guys for the advice, support and welcome :] It's nice to be able to talk openly to those who are understanding and who have been in this situation (you guys!) I'll try and make my 'Introduction' thread thingy later today Never been the type to post a lot on forums, but i want that to change on this forum! ^^ Thanks again!
Congratz! As you start to see that people are totally fine with it, it'll become easier and easier to come out.
Congratulations for coming out to your friend and her boyfriend. That's a big step done, and I'm happy for you that they are supportive
