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[blank_check_999]

Hey, so I'm kinda new at this, although I've been a member for a while... I just wanted to say that I came out a few weeks ago to friends at school and then, I came out to my brother and my parents last week! Everyone was awesome about it and my mom even said she was waiting for me to tell her for a long time. Anyways, I just thought I'd share because I know there are a lot of people in this same situation and I thought this might give some encouragement...
It was probably one of the most frightening things I have ever done or experienced, but also one of the most liberating... it felt so great to finally get it out there... Anyways, I know I couldn't have done it without some of the stories on here, so thanks!

 

[Eagle653]

This is GREAT news! Congratulations!

And, yeah, those mothers. They always seem to know--sometimes before we do!

Glad things went so well for you. And, stick around and don't let another 2 years pass before you make 3 more posts! lol

 

[EvilForce]

Hey, so I'm kinda new at this, although I've been a member for a while... I just wanted to say that I came out a few weeks ago to friends at school and then, I came out to my brother and my parents last week! Everyone was awesome about it and my mom even said she was waiting for me to tell her for a long time. Anyways, I just thought I'd share because I know there are a lot of people in this same situation and I thought this might give some encouragement...
It was probably one of the most frightening things I have ever done or experienced, but also one of the most liberating... it felt so great to finally get it out there... Anyways, I know I couldn't have done it without some of the stories on here, so thanks!

I think typically it never goes as well as you hope, but doesn't go nearly as bad as you fear either.

And of course for most of your friends, when you do come out they are like, "duh, we wondered when you were going to tell us".

Life is so much easier being out of the closet.

 

[tallguy297]

Congratulations mate - awesome job!!!

I hope you feel really proud of the courage that it took to make that decision and to follow it through... and I hope that this is the beginning of that incredible life that having courage like this means you are destined to live!!!

 

[landers]

Welcome to the club. Next you'll probably go through a period of feeling stupid - really stupid for not coming out sooner but don't worry, it's all part of the process. And don't forget to tell us when you finally suck dick for the first time. You may have noticed we're all gossip whores on here.

 

[blank_check_999]

Hey, thanks guys... I definitely feel so free now and I'm not worried if I'm going to be "found out" or something like that, lol... Anyways, thanks again.

 

[trawler69]

Well done mate. The relief is great isn't it? Thanks for sharing this, it will undoubtedly help others.

 

[954dude]

So how much weight has been lifted off of your shoulders?

 

[blank_check_999]

A HUGE weight has been lifted off my shoulders. It's funny, the first time I came out was the first time I had even ever said "I'm gay..." out loud. It felt strange to say. I have known I was gay for a very long time and I think part of the coming out process had a lot to do with self-acceptance. I woke up one day and I decided that I loved who I was and there was nothing wrong with that. I have an amazing family and the best friends and I knew that they would always support me. The one thing that everyone I have told has said to me is, "I just want you to be happy, and I'm so glad you told me." It never really gets 'easy' to tell someone, and there is always trepidation, but it felt great to do. I know after I told one person, I went to tell two more friends a couple days later, and after I told them they said they thought there was something different about me during the last few days; they said I had looked really happy. It feels so great to just be yourself, I would definitely recommend it!