justanothershyguy
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Two years ago, I was so deep in the closet that I was still clinging to the idea that I was just waiting for the right girl to come along. All that despite the fact I religiously watched gay porn and liked it.
18 months ago, my cousin came out to the family and announced he had a boyfriend. My entire family was supportive (and my own mother was the first to reach out to him in support). I cried myself to sleep that night; half because I was happy for myself, and half because my whole world was nearing an incredible change.
15 months ago, I had enough of my internal war and I had come out to myself completely, deciding that girls were not for me and a boyfriend and husband was completely acceptable (not at the same time, mind you...).
A year ago, I came out to my brother, and he was totally happy for me and said he'd be there for me whenever he needed me. We've become really close since then.
Throughout the last year, I fiddled with online dating and meeting people. To get out there and experience "the other side". It has been a roller-coaster ride full of some very wonderful people (and not-so-wonderful people, too).
A month ago, I came out to my parents. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do in my life, but it was so worth it. They lived up to my hopes and expectations and all has been well. I am so thankful for my family. Word has spread through the grapevine of my family, and no one has raised their voice to me yet. For this I am ecstatic.
Around this time, I met someone at a bookstore after chatting at length online. It was a great time and I only wanted to be around him more. Over the last several weeks, we've been on some great dates that have amped up my interest and feelings in him. We've gone through a number of firsts, but the best part is that he is now my boyfriend. There has been no one quite like him yet, and he has been incredible to me.
I can't help but reflect on the past and notice how much I've grown and improved my life. I am so happy for just about everything right now. I can only hope this is just the beginning!
So with that said, I just wanted to share that with whoever wants to read. Its not much, but it's just a glimpse of how far I've come in such a short period. It's been one heck of a ride!
18 months ago, my cousin came out to the family and announced he had a boyfriend. My entire family was supportive (and my own mother was the first to reach out to him in support). I cried myself to sleep that night; half because I was happy for myself, and half because my whole world was nearing an incredible change.
15 months ago, I had enough of my internal war and I had come out to myself completely, deciding that girls were not for me and a boyfriend and husband was completely acceptable (not at the same time, mind you...).
A year ago, I came out to my brother, and he was totally happy for me and said he'd be there for me whenever he needed me. We've become really close since then.
Throughout the last year, I fiddled with online dating and meeting people. To get out there and experience "the other side". It has been a roller-coaster ride full of some very wonderful people (and not-so-wonderful people, too).
A month ago, I came out to my parents. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do in my life, but it was so worth it. They lived up to my hopes and expectations and all has been well. I am so thankful for my family. Word has spread through the grapevine of my family, and no one has raised their voice to me yet. For this I am ecstatic.
Around this time, I met someone at a bookstore after chatting at length online. It was a great time and I only wanted to be around him more. Over the last several weeks, we've been on some great dates that have amped up my interest and feelings in him. We've gone through a number of firsts, but the best part is that he is now my boyfriend. There has been no one quite like him yet, and he has been incredible to me.
I can't help but reflect on the past and notice how much I've grown and improved my life. I am so happy for just about everything right now. I can only hope this is just the beginning!
So with that said, I just wanted to share that with whoever wants to read. Its not much, but it's just a glimpse of how far I've come in such a short period. It's been one heck of a ride!
