I did it ! I came out on Facebook. I have been thinking about doing this for a while and I finally did it, a few minutes ago. I decided within the past day that I was going to do it. I realized over the past few weeks I have been stressed. Mainly because I was still partly in the closet and I don't want to anymore. Now that I have, there is a good chance a number of people at work will find out I'm gay. I am okay with this. If I get any negative reactions it will tell more about them than me. I have yet to get any reaction. Good or bad I will let you all know.
You may not directly hear from anyone at work, but if you are interested in what people think, maybe you can ask the few at work who already did know if they can keep their ears open for you. Congrats on that big step!
Take a deep breath and rest. You'll be okay. You're in Massachusetts. :lol: And besides, I know you have been prepared and have sorted things out. Which goes where. You know already. It'll be great.
Update: I have none. No response from anyone! :lol: I was a little nervous getting into work but no one said anything. It was a normal day. At my place if someone was going to say anything they would have. Today I felt a happiness and relaxed that I have not felt at work in a long time. For once I feel like I'm not hiding anything. It was weird. :dry: Tomorrow I am going to talk to the woman who I am out to and see if she has heard anything. I will be away from the dealership for most of the day so when I get back it will be real telling from what I hear back from her.
Yesterday was the last day of my work week and not reaction. I am so happy right now. I have been so happy and relaxed this week. It was funny. On Saturday night I went to a local bar to celebrate a coworkers birthday. A couple of guys went o a strip club across the street from the bar and they asked if I wanted to go. I just told them I was not interested, it does not do anything for me.:lol: One of the guys that went I drive home sometimes because his car died. We have become pretty good friends. I am thinking of coming out to him soon.
I am so happy for how things are working out for you on this front, Ed! To be honest, it wouldn't surprise me if nobody said anything at all about your facebook status, because like I've said before, I think most of the "casual" people in our lives (like co-workers) don't really care about our sexual orientation. We are ashamed of being gay or hate being gay a whole lot more than others will ever hate us for being gay... or care at all... Personally I enjoy that fact, and it sounds like you do to!
