Hi all, An update on where my journey is taking me right now. The counselling continues and at the last session we talked about a close...
So it's the Easter Weekend, the wife and I are away for the day and night with friends so that should be nice ... I hit a real low yesterday and...
I'm starting to be honest with myself that I am gay (with wife and kids which is the other challenge). I strangely don't have a problem with...
I am touched by your story, we are all on our own journeys but one thing I do believe is that to be free from sadness, sorry and worry you have to...
So an update ... Session two with the counsellor and I need to work harder to make sure I get what I need from it I think. He explored with me my...
I understand you being scared, I am slightly (erm now 44) and only now going through the struggle of coming to terms with being gay. I have been...
So, I have recognised the need to get help (and thanks to all for suggesting it here) and have met for the first time the person who may help we...
A new thread as I start to take steps to getting in control of my life. Things came to a head today and my wife knows things are not all well...
Thank you all (again) for talking to me - it really helps. You are right that whilst it will not be easy, to tell the truth is what I should do...
Today I am in a horrible place. I saw my gay friend yesterday evening and had a wonderful evening feeling happy and at ease. Feeling I can take...
Oh no, I need to get to the underlying issues alright, my separate thread details this - I need to sort things ok. I was just wondering if others...
Thanks all - it kind of confirms what I thought - I dont drink every day, it's just when I do, it takes the edge off life - I guess that is why we...
I'm not quite in the same place as you only journey but as a parent I feel your pain. You look at the children and see them beg you but you need...
Separate to my earlier thread ... I live a life where my true feelings are suppressed through practice and anti depressants. As clear as my...
Thank you all for your comments ... The weekend was 'fine' - I actually had a pleasant day out with my wife on Saturday but Sunday was more...
It sounds hard and I fear for the day I may also do this .... But you have come so far so go with the journey and let us know how you do x
Its the weekend and I feel lousy ... this is difficult but then you know that ... I look at my wife and just think she doesnt deserve to be hurt...
Thanks to you for responding, it is good to know I am not alone even if it feels at times I am very alone. I sway day to day as to what I can...
Like so many stories, I am in a difficult place - married for 22 years to a woman 12 years my senior with 2 teenage children. She has the...