I've been going back & forth in my mind all day.....there is a lgbt support group in my area that meet once a month & I've been debating whether or not to go. I was excited at the thought but the closer it gets to the time I get more nervous. Since Im not out to anyone when I mentioned going to support group my mother in law assumed it was for greif support, now on top of being nervous I feel guilty for lieing about what the group is actually about. I feel so guilty & nervous Im not sure about even going anymore.
I felt a little nervous before my first visit to our local LGBT Center. I hate to admit it, but the first time I went, I ended up driving past and not going in. The second time, I went in. It turned out to be totally no big deal, they were super awesome to talk to. Now, I'm a volunteer there, and it means a lot to me. I really encourage you to go, even if you are a bit nervous. Also, you didn't lie at all. It's a support group. Go! I'll bet you'll be glad you did.
I think it's totally understandable to be nervous the first time When you feel like, just go; no one will judge you!
*Update* I went to the meeting, was really nervous the whole time, didn't talk to anyone, but I think I might go back next month when they have the next meeting!!!!! Although I'm at my mother in laws waiting to pick up my kids & she's asking me details about the supposed grief support group I went to.
Good for you. At least you live in a place that has such things. LGBT support groups just not big here in rural Mississippi.