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I finally did it

Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by aTadInsane, Jan 23, 2008.

  1. aTadInsane

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    After about eight years of being completely terrified of my father ever finding out I was gay, I finally told him last night. He was outside working on the car so I decided to walk out and just talk to him.

    It was awkward at first because I said that I wanted to talk and he was just like "Ok talk to me." and I drew a blank. After a little bit of stuttering and beating around the bush he finally looked at me and said "Quit hesitating, you know you can talk to me about anything." So I finally just said "Dad I'm not interested in girls, I never have been." He didn't even look surprised, he just said "Well I sort of already knew."

    So after that we talked for a little while longer. We came inside and my mom came up and started talking to us and all three of us sat down and played cards for a few hours. I feel so much better now, especially because he just accepted it and isn't treating me any differently :icon_bigg
     
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    Tad,

    Awesome News!! (!) Congratulations!!! I only wish my Dad were still around to tell. Just know this will be a very telling moment for you. This alone will give you the "power" to start sharing with many or few. I know the relief I had after coming out to the rest of my family. Here's the deal.........now you start living your life authenically, how cool is that! No more lies or faking. Be who you are and be proud. By no means am I advocating a gown, wig & stilletos....... waving your arms around on US -1. You'll soon realize your new boundries to your benefit.

    Enjoy the Ride!!

    Stay Strong!!
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    That's brilliant! I'm delighted it went so well! :slight_smile:
     
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    That's great news! Congrats!
     
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    Congrats!!!
     
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    that's awesome! good job!
     
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    Wow, why did you worry so much? :slight_smile: I'm very happy for you.
     
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    Congratulations! You have just opened up a whole new world to yourself. I am very happy for you.
     
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    congrats!
     
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    Great job. Hope that was inspirational to some people who are having trouble with that issue.
     
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    Congratsies! :icon_bigg (*hug*)
     
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    I think you are lucky to have such and understanding and loving dad. Congratulationz
     
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    That's sweet =]. Congratz man.
     
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    Hooray! That sounded really good, congrats. :slight_smile:
     
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    Congrats!! It's great that you finally had the courage to tell him and I'm really happy he took it so well! :eusa_clap
     
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    Congrats!!!!!