Well, I don't know if you remember the story of my sister who reacted VERY badly when I sort of came out to her (causing me to retract). Here it is: http://emptyclosets.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6209 Anyhow, we were talking, and she brought it up, saying, "do you remember that conversation we had about men and women?". And I said "yes". She then said (I'm kind of paraphrasing here, but this is the gist): Her: I reacted really badly that time, I'm really sorry. I was really out of order. I just want you to be happy. You just totally shocked me. I have been thinking and thinking every day, and I've realised it doesn't make any difference. I just want you to be happy Me: Thank you. I really appreciate that. Her: So...have you fancied other girls then? Pause Me: yes *excruciating silence* Her: Cool *excruciating silence* Followed by hysterics on either side! We both could not stop laughing :roflmao: (!) Conversation now flowed freely. Her: You know, when I say I'm happy, I mean that I'd be happy for you to bring them home, and I'd meet them, just like a boyfriend. I don't just mean I'd be ok with it, I mean that I'd be happy to meet them. Me: Thank you. I appreciate that. We have since spoken and stuff, talking about how much we enjoyed the conversation. So, everyone: even someone you are TERRIFIED of coming out to, can come round. It has taken several months, but as I said to her, it took me even longer to come to terms with it, so it's only understandable that it would take her time. So, even if you don't intitally get a good reaction, DO NOT NECESSARILY FEAR, for they may come round: it may just be the shock talking, and hopefully they'll realise what is important. I just wanted to share this, because it is obviously the conclusion to my coming out to her, which has gone from terrible, to uncertain, to BRILLIANT (!) (!) (!)
oh cool!! I wondered if that was ever going to resolve. I'm so happy for you (*hug*) A real happy ending.
It's great to hear its all worked out I love happy endings in real life, :thewave: ps, i've wanted to use that smile for ages, lol
Wow! That's absolutely brilliant news! (!) I'm proud of you for having the guts to say that one word: "yes." And I'm proud of your sister for bringing it up again too! Things are looking up for you
Wow, that's an amazing turn-around. Congratulations! I'll definitely keep that in mind the first time I have a negative reaction.
