Milotheh.....First of all...hello and a very big welcome to Empty Closets! It's difficult to answer your question without knowing a little more about your situation. If you could share a little more with us, it would help a lot. However, I'll try. Oh yes, the "mountain climb" that is the coming out experience. Something that we have to fearfully force our way through...something that a straight person will never really understand. Telling a person who knows you so well...especially parents...that you are not who you appear to be. Been there, sobbed and cried through every second of it...waterfall tears. At that time I didn't think about sending a text, email or a letter to prepare the ground. HOWEVER...you can do that! There are some great sample letters here on empty closets that could be a big help to you. Even if you don't eventually use the letter, taking the time to think about it and to write one will help you be sure to say what you need to say and leave out the rest! Check them out...they could be a real comfort! COMING OUT LETTERS: Go to the Login page, but do not login. At the top, you will see some links. Click on "Resources". That will bring up a page with a box on the upper left. In that box, you will see a link to "Coming out letters". Click that and you are there! I wish you much good luck...you can and will make it! .....David
Hi milotheh, I think the only advice I can give is “be brave & believe in yourself” because at the end of the day, we’re only here for a short while. Also, check out ‘Pale Blue Dot’ on YouTube, narrated by the late great Carl Sagan. That should put everything into perspective. Take care my friend,
