Same here. But I’m trying to learn to put myself first. Thanks for the encouragement, @wua.
Beezy, I also have a hard time forgiving myself. Haven’t yet. Hopefully someday. I keep reminding myself that if I hadn’t been in a straight...
Thanks, mnguy. Don’t stop looking for that closeness. You never know where it will come from!
To all the dads here, hope your day is good. I’m sure there are others here like me that are estranged from their kids due to our sexuality....
Good, Jamez! I am glad your area is supportive. One moment at a time is my current plan!!
Thanks, Rayland. I have made a decision. I’m not going back in the closet. It hurt too much getting out to not stay in the open. I’m going to...
Jamez, thanks for sharing. I think I can relate lol! For me, I also planned to just keep ignoring being gay. But I slipped up and ended up being...
Feeling so alone and empty. Makes me want to back on sniffies and find a few minutes of ‘love.’
James, what are the complicated components besides the homophobes? Married? Kids? Friends? I remember the feeling of deciding once and for all...
Yes I agree with you guys. But I am beginning to think if I don’t, my family will let me go. Haven’t seen my kids or grandkids in over two weeks....
Big update to share. Wife asked to meet with me and talk. So, last night on Day 12 of being estranged from my family, we sat in the car and...
Hey, EC! I was just given a new quote that I think is going to help me go through this process. “I’m fine right now.” Thought it might help...
Thank you, mnguy!
Thank you! I hope so.
Wow. I needed this right now. Thank you.
Thanks!
I’m glad for you on your first step. Keep walking! You are not alone!
It’s a little after midnight of Friday night. Can’t sleep. Tomorrow is a monumental day in my life. My wife of 26years, 11 months, and 3 weeks is...
dch, I remember another post somewhere from you where you were much less certain about coming out. I am so excited for you to have made the...
Hey, mnguy. I’m sure everyone’s experience is different. But, for me, in 1983 being gay was extremely looked at as being uber strange and...
