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I can finally breathe easily

Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by Wynter, Feb 18, 2013.

  1. Wynter

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    After 4 years of struggle and pain, I came out to my parents today.

    I have been writing a coming out letter for the past 4 years and I am really happy and weight off my shoulders that my family has accepted me, especially my dad who was in the army before.

    In the letter, i wrote about my personal struggles and how many times ive attempted suicide because of so much pressure, hate, anxiety and depression. My parents accepted me for who I am and they said that they are proud to have a beautiful son like me.

    For 10 years my dad has never hugged me so tight and he said he felt guilty and sad that he didnt know anything about it. I pressed the doorbell to our house, i was completely frozen, my dad opened the door and he just hugged me so tight, he said that he still loved me and that he cannot change me and that hes glad that ive finally told them the truth.

    I was born in a Roman Catholic family and their reaction really shocked me, my sad even said that if God cant accept you and will make us hate you then fuck him. My mum told me that she wouldn't be able to handle it if I killed myself, she said that it is time for the family to be open and talk about problems so it can be dealt with quickly and easily.

    Now I have told everyone, the only obstacle left is my best friend of 8 years, Joe.

    I will tell him when I see him next time.

    I can finally breathe easily, weight off my shoulders and I can now sleep without worrying about myself and tomorrow.

    I thank this forum for providing great advices, Kudos to the creator of this site/forum. Thank you very much <3 xxxxxxxxxxx
     
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    Congratulations! :slight_smile: :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:ride:
     
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    Congratulations!
     
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    That's beautiful! (*hug*)
     
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    Aww that's so great! (*hug*) So good to see how much EC can help to support people :slight_smile:
     
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    Congrats, pretty much the exact same thing happened to me, also with Catholic parents (though I haven't seen them yet, so they haven't had the opportunity to hug me! :grin:)
     
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    Awesome story! Congrats man :slight_smile:
     
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    Great Honey, This is super news and wonderful So many hugs (*hug*) (*hug*)(&&&)(*hug*) (*hug*)
     
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    Congratulations! :slight_smile:
     
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    Wow congrats! That's great! :grin:
     
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    Congrats, honey! (*hug*)
     
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    Wow, I'm really happy for you. I really hope my parents react the same...I just want acceptance, that's all I ask.

    My parents aren't homophobic, but they have a tendency to over react about things.
     
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    Congrats and my best wishes! :grin:
     
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    Congratulations on coming out to your parents! It's absolutely wonderful that both are accepting and really just wanting the best for you. :slight_smile:
     
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    Great for you! Fantastic having the courage to come out to them, and kudos for your parents for embracing you!
     
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    That's awesome man! Congrats! :slight_smile:
     
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    Thank you everyone!!

    Really appreciate it! I can finally rest easily and not worry about things! :grin:
     
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    awesome parents. Congrats
     
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    This is awesome congrats