My name is Jeanie, I'm 30 years old. I didn't realize I was gay until a couple of years ago; after I had already married a man and had children. I came out to him first, we decided to separate and see other people. We are in the process of divorce now. In that time, I met someone and fell in love with her. We were going to move in together once my divorce was final. But she passed away a couple months ago. I felt so horrible that my family never got to know her because I was too afraid to come out, so after her death, I came out to my entire family. The only one who wasn't accepting was my father and I don't really care. I'm done living life for everyone else but me. Anyway, I am glad to be here and I hope to make some new friends. Looking forward to meeting you all.
He told me he didn't approve of "that f***ing lifestyle", that my kids don't need to be exposed to "that sh*t" and that he didn't condone any of it. We haven't spoken since, it's been 3 weeks.
My parents are divorced. She was totally accepting, thankfully. My father and I have never had a good relationship, so I'm not all that surprised by his reaction, to be honest. Even my conservative grandmother accepted it and acts like nothing has changed, so I am very lucky compared to some. He is the only family member to reject it so far.
Really sorry the woman you loved passed away, but there really is a silver lining to every cloud if it pushed you to tell your family and friends. Hopefully one day I can do the same! It's a strange mix, but both my condolences and congratulations to you! good luck
Hello! Welcome to EC! I'm so sorry for you loss and your father's reaction, but I hope everything else is going well.
Wow, that is a lot to go through in a few months' time. I hope you will find EC to be a source of comfort and support to you.
