Hey there, I've just posted a letter to my parents to tell them I'm gay. I'm feeling a bit anxious but kinda excited (maybe) at the same time. And seen as they mean the most to me, now that I've done that, I've come out to a few family members too & friends.

I think I'm relieved. All I said was the truth. And now maybe it has opened a way for others around to support me if I need it.

Thanks for being here, Freedom2be! Discussions with u guys has helped so much. I know my journey isn't over yet. But it helps to know someone is walking with you. 🙂

Thanks Mr G!

I ended up on the phone to my parents & told them the letter was coming! Lol. I just couldn't sit around & wait for their reply.

They were quite supportive but already had an idea. I think they trust me in my faith, which makes things much easier. However, I'm not telling my sister yet. She has a lot going on right now. She's also quite strict in her beliefs. So not sure how it will go down if I had a partner.

But for now i'm just enjoying my new freedom, to be who I am & face my Lord again. He means so much to me. I feel ready to just get on with it.

I thought I'd feel over the moon when I came out but…I'm just cruising…and that feels good. Glad to just feel like a regular human being for once.

Thank u for your support & encouragement xo

Well done miss muppet.

That is an amazing step to take. I'm sure that you will feel a whole weight lift from your shoulders simply by having made this step.

Many find that once those they care the most about know they are free to be who they are, simply because they have the sense that no-one else's opinion actually matters.

You have taken a massive step on a process that will enable you to become stronger with each new step.

Graham

Thanks so much Mother Hen. My life is starting to take shape. Feeling a lot better about things. But I thought I would be more relieved & happier or something. Turns out I probably need to work on the relationship I have with myself.

I'm not as worried about what people think as I thought. It's still my deep core beliefs still being challenged. I just need more time.

I offended a dear friend, my neighbour. When talking about these issues & she won't talk to me at the moment. She's lesbian but not Christian. I learnt quickly that she wasn't the right person to talk to. She got offended thinking I was judging her. When I was just trying to explain my wrestle.

Bad mistake. Hope some time away from home can heal this. I'm on holidays. But it hurts me that she feels hurt by what I was saying. Out of my hands now I guess.

Thank u for being here to chat to. I need to choose my battles better.

That's great to hear miss muppet! 🙂

Good for you.

Blessings,

Ann Maree