I've been thinking about who i wanted to come out to for a while now and i decided that i would tell a girl i know from my old high school because she was very trustworthy and understanding about things, so today i contacted her via facebook and just told her. It was pretty much like any other conversation. I was extremely nervous when i first told her but she accepted me and we're still friends and everything.
Hey there, good to meet you! Well done for coming out! The first step is always the hardest, but it'll be the start of an amazing journey. That response from your old friend is a positive move, but don't expect every reply to be like that. Over time, you'll get stronger and you'll learn to deal with the idiots who won't accept you for who you are. But accepting yourself is the most important thing. Feel free to write to me if you need anything. Best, Doctor Faustus.
Congratulations, I remember coming out to my first person as well, Good luck with all the other people you choose as well!
I've found once you have the courage to tell someone that is close and means a lot to you (a cousin, best friend etc) and they are supportive, it almost feels like "whats the point of hiding it anymore?" - at least that's what it feels like to me. Don't rush it - the first person I told was when I was 16 - to an online friend. The next time I told someone, I was 23, and it was my cousin. I just told one of my best friends who showed a lot of support for me, which led me to tell another really close friend of mine (both straight guys) and the support from him was also overwhelmingly accepting. It does seem to get easier as you go along, but just do it at your pace.
That's awesome and so happy for you that you have started coming out to some one. It makes life so much easier when there is one less person you have to hide the real you from. And congrats again.
