I have felt very emotional this week after what happened in Orlando, especially as I'm not 'out' to everybody although I am visibly supportive of the LGBT community. This was our community that was attacked and it is personal for us all and I want to tell the world how proud I am to be part of it. So I finally came out to my 'crush' who I am from now on going to call my friend, as we had so many conversations about what happened in Orlando this week and it just didn't feel right not to say anything. She was super supportive and said she thought it was cool that I was Bi and totally understood about bisexual invisibility while being in a straight marriage and how hard it must have been to not be able to be as open about it this week. She said she was really touched that I felt I could confide in her and that we should go out some time and talk about queer stuff. Its probably the best coming out reaction I've ever had <3 I feel so excited about having a gay friend that I'm out to in real life and hopefully the start of building an LGBT community for myself, which I think is especially important for me as I'm in a straight marriage with a kid and it will allow me to express that part of my identity. I also feel like now I've told one person, it will be easier to tell another, like I've built some momentum. I still have a couple of friends to tell and would also like to tell the rest of my work colleagues. Just sharing as if I can do this you guys definitely can (&&&)
That is so wonderful!!!! You were so nervous and it turned out so well. Very happy for you, congratulations!!
Thanks guys! And thanks Bunny, I was so nervous, like terrified, but I feel so happy now! Hope things are good with you.
Dirtyshirt That is so cool! I yearn for the same experience so I understand how this must feel. What a great step forward.
This is great dirtyshirt! I'm starting to make more friends, but I want more time and opportunities to be around the queer community, I know how you feel. I have been wanting to out myself to this woman at work who's out, I feel like I just need that connection right now. I'm so glad you're becoming friends!
Thanks Nick and Barista! I know its only the start of me making gay friends and becoming part of the LGBT community but it seems like an important step. I realise now how important this is to me. I think talking to her now she knows will really help express the gay part of my identity and help me become completely comfortable with with my sexuality. She is super out and proud and I totally admire that. I don't know if it sounds silly but I realise now its about so much more than who you find attractive and who you want to sleep with. Its part of your identity as a whole and for me I need to embrace that in order to feel happy with myself. I'm also so lucky that my office is so gay friendly.
