'Coming Out' without emotions...

Updated - 6 months out...

I haven't been on here in ages, but I felt like I wanted to put up a little update. As it's been almost 6 months since I came out to my immediate family and more than 6 months since I came out to my close friends.

Firstly I understand I was 'blessed' in that my family is quite supportive and even if they hadn't been I am financially independent and had great support from friends. So I know some people aren't lucky enough to be in circumstances where they can come out.

But I just wanted to say that since I have come out, and I know it's a massive cliché, but a weight I didn't even know I was carrying on my shoulders is gone. I've gained a confidence in knowing who I am and having people close to me know who I am. Not having to filter what I say to sound straight (didn't even know I was doing it until I didn't have to) is such a relief.

I've had people who don't know me that well at work comment on how happy I've been looking recently. And coincidentally I've stopped emotional eating (something else I didn't really realise I was doing) and am now the same weight I was in high school...

I've had the confidence to dress tomboy femme when I feel like it. And although I get remarks from my mum about looking lesbian :rolle:, something that stopped me dressing like that before, I really have been enjoying it.

Plus I've gone to a few Pride events and discovered the big lesbian community that is Tumblr, so finding 'my people' has really helped.

I know I haven't stopped 'coming out', but I think that goes for everyone on here. So I'll deal with the rest as they come, knowing I have a great support network.