Came out to my brother a few months ago. Then I told my friends on Facebook. Then I began writing letters to my parents explaining that I'm gay. Told the rest of the family also on Facebook. Everyone is happy for me but I struggled for years worrying what others would think. Shouldn't have! It's amazing how different and happy I feel now I have told everyone I'm gay!
Now, all that's left is to take the closet door off the hinges, chop it into pieces and have a bonfire! WHOOOHOOO!! (!!)
Congratulations on coming out to your parents, brother and friends! It is wonderful that you feel a sense of relief and can be yourself. Well done.