I finally told one of my friends that I'm interested in women and I feel like a weight has been lifted. I honestly don't know why I didn't say something earlier, as the friend I told is gay and understands. I think I was worried that if I ended up dating a man again then I'd look like an idiot, even though I identify as pansexual. I'm looking forward to exploring this next stage in my life!
Congratulations! As someone still looking for the courage to tell someone, reading positive posts like this make me happy
Congrats @Siananigen that's a huge step forward. I came out to myself early this year and have been attending a gay support group. When I told a group I was gay it was an amazing feeling and like you felt like a huge weight lifted. Good luck on your journey.
Well done you! I know what you mean, that feeling of weight being lifted. I told someone (who wasn't a therapist) for the first time last week. She's also a friend/colleague who is gay and she's been so understanding about my situation, i.e. currently in a long term relationship with a man, and she really opened up to me about how she came out having only been with men until her mid-twenties and was even engaged. It's also weird, in a really good way, as it's like someone 'sees' me for the very first time.
Congratulations! Wonderful that you were able to take the plunge and are ready for the next chapter. Having an understanding friend when you start coming out, will go a long way in helping you to continue coming out and being yourself.
Congratulations. I tell people all the time that I don't know that I am gay. It is very liberating when you actually tell someone. Hope it will be as uplifting when I actually tell someone I know.
Basically, everyone outside of my family knows I am transgender. Everyone except .my family. I am having a difficult time telling them. Any advice?
