I can't even believe this just happened, I came out for the first time to someone I wasn't really expecting to tell. So, we're on our way home from dinner at a friend's house. I'm driving and my brother is with me, my parents are driving the other car in front of us. We've both had some emotional issues since we moved down to Virginia from New York. He was almost suicidal and cutting for a while (but he's much better now ), and I've been going through "problems" with my sexuality, I've come to terms with it I just didn't know how people would react. So, we got to talking and I was telling him how I've been really depressed lately and have tried to talk to my friends about it but can't manage to say anything. He tells me I can always talk to him. And so I told him, I just spat it out as we pulled up the driveway, and then proceeded to burst into tears, if only for a minute or so because I don't really cry. He was a little surprised, but told me he still loved me and that nothing was going to change. He asked me a little about how I know, and if I'm attracted to guys at all, yadda, yadda, yadda. His reaction wasn't really too surprising to me, but I guess I was really surprised at myself. It feels weird having someone know, because I kept it to myself for so long. I really hope things will stay the same between us, because my brother is really awesome for taking it so well and I need his support. So, now comes the process of hopefully telling my friends in the near future. I hope it will get less difficult as time goes on, and that they will be as supportive as I think they will. Wish me luck on future....coming outs? lol (slightly hysterical laughter) I really can't believe it just happened...
Good job man! The first time I told someone was probably one of the best feelings ever! And trust me, it gets a lot easier to tell people!
that's great! that took a lot of courage to do and the first step is always the hardest. be happy that you managed to do it!
Thanks so much everyone!!! (!) I've been talking with my bro all evening, and I think he's really going to be there for me. He's just worried that if the whole school finds out that I'll get harassed a lot (this is coming from my younger brother lol), but I told him it would be ok and I can stand up for myself. Thanks again :icon_bigg
Congrats!! Telling any one of your family members is harder than telling your friends and you pulled it off, be proud of that. And good luck for future coming out-s
Congratulations! Your brother sounds like a great guy and someone whom you can depend on for love and support for the rest of your life!
The first one is really hard - it does get easier. Parents are tough too though... even for someone older like me who told them when I was 36! Congrats though - and welcome to EC!!!
That is awesome!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!! The first one was really hard for me too! I'm glad it went so well! (*hug*)
Congratulations!! The first coming out is always the hardest... and it just gets easier from then on. It's great that your brother is so supportive of you, and that you have such a wonderful relationship with him. Coming out stories like these are always great to read! (!)
Congrats. I'm glad your brother is such a good source of support for you, definitely makes things easier, my younger sister is the same way.
