Hey! After 15 years I finally told two friends that I am a bisexual. They suggested I see if I can find a community, so here I am. I am married with kids and know that if I come out to my family or husband it most likely will not go well. I’m here looking for support and other in similar situations. ❤️
Welcome to EC! I'm sorry you feel it might not go well if you were to tell your husband or family; is there a specific reason why you think that? We're happy to have you. If/when you're ready, feel free to post a bit more about your situation in one of the sub-forums: LGBT Later in Life seems like a good fit, but you can also try Coming Out Advice or the Sexual Orientation forums, depending on what you'd like input on (or if you just need to have a nice vent, that's perfectly okay, too!) If there's anything you need, don't hesitate to reach out to either myself or another staff member.
Hi there! Welcome to the community. I'm so sorry you don't have access to support in real life. There's plenty of of fellow bisexuals on here from all walks of life so I'm sure you'll be able to find a home here!
ClosetBiMom.....Hello and a great big LGBTQIA+ welcome to Empty Closets! I can remember the first post that I made on EC. I was desperate for help and I got the help that night that I so needed. I hope that we can help you in the same way that I received help. The most important thing to remember about Empty Closets is that we do care about you! We're very glad that you found us here on EC and hope that we can answer questions, give you support and provide a place to vent (as long as it's not violent!) when that becomes necessary! *****When I first came out (here on Empty Closets) I vowed to never tell my family. We are a very religious family. I hold several offices in the church, my wife is the leader of the women's organization in our church and my oldest son is a minister. I felt that coming out as gay would be a complete disaster. After about a year and a half of talking to folks here on EC and finding a really good, supportive therapist, I did come out to my wife and son. It was very difficult but I'm very glad that I did. We have chosen to stay together as we really do love each other and we have also chosen to stay in the church although we are not sharing my orientation with them. We feel that it is a very private issue between the two of us that does not need to to be shared with the congregation. *****There are 18 different sub-forums here that you can check out and join in the conversations or start your own thread/conversation. In particular you may want to check out the forum that is titled "Sexual Orientation”, there are people there who have dealt with some of the same kind of issues that could be challenging you. *****When you have made at least 10 posts on various threads you will be able to post messages on a member's Profile Page. Just click on a member's Avatar Picture and then click on "Profile Page" in the dialogue box that pops up. You'll then be on their Profile Page and there will be a box that says: "Write Something" When you have been on EC for a few weeks and have made at least 50 posts on various forums, you can apply for Full Membership. A Full Member can send Private Messages (PM) to other Full Members and share personal contact info. Right now you can only send a PM to a Staff Member as that is always possible. Here is a quote from the Full Membership information forum: *****To be eligible you must be a member of Empty Closets for a minimum of two weeks, and have a minimum of 50 posts. These posts must be across numerous forums (Fun & Games does not contribute to post count), and consistently posted across a minimum of two weeks. You wouldn't be eligible, for example, if you registered, had no activity for two weeks, and then returned to post 50 times on your 14th day of membership. *****Well, as I said, we're very glad you found us! If you have any questions at all, you can send me a Private Message. .....David
Hi! Welcome to EC, It's great that you have supportive friends. I am a mother of 4, I came out not too long ago after struggling for years. I've been divorced three years, all my kids know I am Bisexual and are supportive, but not my ex, he wouldn't take it well either. Everyone on here is very supportive
Hi! Welcome! I am bi and open to most of the people that matter in my life (my husband, son, best friend, sister). I live in a small conservative community. EC has been helpful in helping me talk to people who might have similar situations to me. I wish you the best.
Welcome to EC! I’m glad that you felt comfortable telling your friends and that they were supportive! I still haven’t told anyone that I’m bisexual, but I do have family members that are gay that I may tell first when I’m ready. It’s hard at times keeping it in when my heart feels good about my feelings. I hope someday soon! We’re always here for you!
