I completely agree with this - coming out is a process not a single event. Choose someone you can trust and dip your toe in the waters of coming...
My epiphany was after living on the planet as a closeted gay man for 50 years, married to a woman - with the 'impossible' idea of coming out at...
Hi Lucas - congratulations on starting your journey. Connecting with your authentic self can be challenging but is so worthwhile. Your story...
See if your local county has a resource / help center for their family law court. I paid for a lawyer but my county’s office actually gave better...
To say that EmptyClosets and New55 aka 55 have had an impact on my life is such an amazing understatement. EC gave me a safe and empathetic place...
I haven't logged on to EC for quite a while. I'm sure most of you don't know who I am, but I was a very active member of EC from 2012 to about...
I feel a little guilty - I haven't logged on to EmptyClosets in a while... This community was so important to me as I came to terms with my...
It's been a year since I left my wife so I thought I'd write a quick update. If you aren't familiar with my story, you can look up my threads...
MLP - the main reason for telling your folks that you are gay is that it is the truth - it is who you are - and that's great! It isn't...
Good for you, Bill! I'm very happy for you. There is nothing like shedding your old skin and becoming who you were always meant to be. Best, Maxx
That is so AMAZING!!! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap I KNOW how hard that was for you! I am SO freaking proud of you!!!! And you...
I came out last year and left my wife of 26 years (no children). Around the same time, I met someone online, slightly older (I'm 50, he's 56) and...
Have you had aural sex lately? That might explain it... :-)
Hi Stuck - I was married for 26 years before I finally got the courage to come out last summer. In September I left my wife and got my own...
The main thing that led me to leave was the full realization that I'm gay. 100% gay. I didn't want to be half-in/half-out. I couldn't be gay on...
As we near New Year's Day, I thought I'd post another update. It's been an incredible year - because of all of you. I just came back from a...
Another quick update: I'm celebrating Thanksgiving with my wonderful boyfriend tomorrow, along with some other friends and I have a lot to be...
Congratulations on your anniversary, 55! I know I would not be where I am now (out, proud of who I am and happier than I've ever been in my life)...
Mlpguy - it is up to you now - we know you can do it - you just have to decide to want to start your real life - the one you were made to live!...
mlpguy88 - I don't know your parents but I think I know you from your posts - you are a good, caring, warm-hearted person - and I can only imagine...