Wow, this is spot on. You are right, I think in the back of my mind was this vague idea of being able to return to that life, as unrealistic as it...
Hi CCLT. Welcome. You have posted in the right place. I was the same age as you when coming out and going through a divorce from my husband. While...
Hi everyone, I’ve been away from empty closets for awhile. This has been a place where I would go in the past when I was questioning my sexuality...
My heart goes out to you. I can relate to so much of what you wrote. I will go days to weeks where I feel like I have moved on and found my peace....
Sorry you are experiencing this. It is not easy. I also was raised in a religious community that had very strong rules and messages about sex and...
It can be so tough to let go of the image we have created for ourselves and our concerns of the opinions of others. Congrats on your progress and...
Hi jsm, My heart goes out to you. I recently came back to this forum due to similar feelings. I’ve been going through my journey for almost 3...
Hi LJ7, I can sense the pain in reading your posts. I too am familiar with these waves of emotions and the lingering guilt. I’m a little farther...
Hi SoulSearch, No judgment. I’ve been in your shoes and I know the weight of the situation you are facing. I kept delaying making a decision,...
Congrats on making it to this point! My coming out process was also slow, but once I started following posts here I realized that is not...
Thanks baristajedi for this post. My story and timeline has paralleled yours in many ways. Im nearing the end of the divorce process and feeling...
Welcome and thanks for sharing your story. Your description of your feelings reminded me a lot of how I felt when I had the same discovery. It’s...
My heart goes out to you SoulSearch. I am in a very similar situation. I’m a little further along in my journey, but to be honest, the emotional...
Way to go! Glad it’s starting out well! Hope to see another update after your in-person meeting. It can be so nerve-wracking to open up to people...
It sounds like your job is really important in helping you move forward. There are some strategies I use when having trouble concentrating at...
I feel for you. After I admitted my same sex desires to myself, I went through many months of telling myself that I need to figure out a way to be...
So, I recently came out to an older lesbian woman I know. I debated for awhile about whether to tell her. I had the same thoughts - will I be...
Congrats!
And best wishes to you Himo. Ending long term relationships is never easy. I hope you find your answers and peace.
I have found this thread helpful, especially the story from Cashew. When I first came to terms with my same sex attraction, it was exciting. There...
