Coming Out Support Group
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Shlay
Yeah. I figure no better time than now, right? I came out through facebook. I wrote:
"So, for my family and friends who didnt know; I'm gay. Yup. Thought I'd just throw that out there. Love it or hate it, it shouldn't affect how you feel about ME. I am still the same person. Love you all. - Ashley"
Wish me luck everyone! Most of my extended family is on my Facebook. I am so scared for their responses.
I ever went a step further and put a little "I am gay" rainbow sticker thing on my Facebook page.
Gah.
"So, for my family and friends who didnt know; I'm gay. Yup. Thought I'd just throw that out there. Love it or hate it, it shouldn't affect how you feel about ME. I am still the same person. Love you all. - Ashley"
Wish me luck everyone! Most of my extended family is on my Facebook. I am so scared for their responses.
I ever went a step further and put a little "I am gay" rainbow sticker thing on my Facebook page.
Gah.
deleted_user
I hope that works out for you. I have thought many times about doing that. But I have my grandma on Facebook now, and my mom asked me not to say anything about it to her. My mom doesn't mind if I tell the rest of the family, just not my grandma....I can respect that I guess. Anyway, keep us updated on how it turns out.
deleted_user
Good for you! What more can I say. Seeing how comfortable you feel about yourself is very refreshing.
Shlay
It feels so good. I've gotten nothing but love so far. I'm still worried about a few of my other family members seeing it.
Shlay
My cousin and aunt just called me from California (I'm in NY) because they saw my facebook post and wanted to tell me that they love me no matter what and to tell people who think otherwise to fuck off! I feel so loved tonight.
deleted_user
That is so awesome.
deleted_user
That is effing amazing! lol. Im glad you came out to your family and friends and I hope everything goes well for ya! Keep us posted on what happens!
Shlay
I haven't told my father yet but the father figure in my life only thinks I'm "Gay" because I've "Given up on men."
deleted_user
Good for you! I hope the news is well recieved and even if it is not it won't change who you are and you still have all of us for support. My family doesn't accept or approve of my sexuality but that is just too bad and I don't really care it is not like it is really any of their business anyway. My sex life isn't any more their business than their sex life is any of mine. I told them because I didn't want to hide who I am I didn't tell them for their stamp of approval. There were some supportive people That I told but most of them are not accepting. I have a harder time because I am Bisexual which can be a lot more confusing to both straight and gay people who are only attracted to one sex. And we live in a very monogamous society even though people having more than one partner dates all the way back to ancient Greece. In America it is illegal to have more than one spouse and still illegal in most states to be married to someone of the same sex. I don't really understand why it is against the law right along with rape, robbery, and murder it is not like loving someone is a crime. I understand that people may not agree with it or accept it but illegal what the heck for? Any way I hope everything works out for you. Best wishes
tim2218
Way to Go!!! That was really brave of you putting that up on facebook, although that's a great way to come out I believe. Wish we would of had computers back when I came out(!) LOL I'm happy everyone you have told is being supportive, it makes thigs so much easier.
deleted_user
That's really great! I wish I could just do that. I have told some family that I am gay but I just can't seem to let my peers know. That's why I couldn't do that on Facebook. But yeah, that's really just amazing and I'm proud of you....even though I don't even know you. haha
Shlay
Thanks!
deleted_user
That's really awesome i can't even tell my mom I think im a lesbian lol
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