Coming Out Support Group
This community is dedicated to the challenges that gay men and lesbian women face, both between the partners in a relationship and from other influences (family, society, etc.). Find support and talk to others who may be facing the same challenges, and share your experience.
When I saw 0% on there, it got to me. When I first came out, it surely wasn\'t easy. My family was not thrilled. But over time, it became second nature. That is one area where I do have complete support. Everyone in my life knows, and everyone is supportive of it.
All I can advise people who are struggling with this is, give it some time. Not all families will come around, but I never thought mine would either, and they did.
My daughter was just reaching adolescence when I came out to her. She initially was confused, but now she is totally comfortable with it. I did lose some friends. You know there will always be the ones that think because you are gay, that you must want THEM. But good riddance. The friends I have now, and the old friends who stuck by my side are wonderful when it comes to this. I can talk openly with everyone in my life, and its completely comfortable.
Of course, none of this happened overnight. There was an adjustment period for each and every individual, but eventually, they got there.
Coming out was a major step in my life towards healing emotionally. I have made major strides with my PTSD, and my depression since then.
The way I see it is, I LIKE me. And I am going to be ME. If someone doesn\'t like it, well then that\'s really their problem. I know who I am today.
All I can advise people who are struggling with this is, give it some time. Not all families will come around, but I never thought mine would either, and they did.
My daughter was just reaching adolescence when I came out to her. She initially was confused, but now she is totally comfortable with it. I did lose some friends. You know there will always be the ones that think because you are gay, that you must want THEM. But good riddance. The friends I have now, and the old friends who stuck by my side are wonderful when it comes to this. I can talk openly with everyone in my life, and its completely comfortable.
Of course, none of this happened overnight. There was an adjustment period for each and every individual, but eventually, they got there.
Coming out was a major step in my life towards healing emotionally. I have made major strides with my PTSD, and my depression since then.
The way I see it is, I LIKE me. And I am going to be ME. If someone doesn\'t like it, well then that\'s really their problem. I know who I am today.
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This was my best support system. Being honest about oneself is the only way to attain any kind of happiness. I just liked your entry..hopefully we can help those who are frightened of coming out.
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