Nearly coming out

marvelfan
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Nearly coming out Jan 24, 2015 16:26:28 GMT -6

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Post by marvelfan on Jan 24, 2015 16:26:28 GMT -6

I nearly came out to my family today.

I was so close, and was mentally preparing a speech...I thought that today would be the day. Then I couldn't.

I got so worried that the dynamic between me and my dad would change, and because I have come to rely on that connection so much that even the thought of it changing scares the crap out of me (my relationship with my mum is strained at best).

I am so ready to come out, for people to know the real me... But I keep getting worried that I will either lose friends or that they will treat me differently.

I guess what I really want to know if anyone else can relate, which is why everyone is on this site right?

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Nearly coming out Feb 15, 2015 20:44:15 GMT -6

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Post by Matt Stout on Feb 15, 2015 20:44:15 GMT -6

Through the coming out process you are going to learn a lot. You are going to learn who your real friends are, and you are going to learn who your fake friends are. Your real friends are going to be the ones who stand by your side through the entire experience. Your fake friends are the ones who are going to want to stop being your friend because you came out, and those are the types of people you do not need in your life. If they do not want to continue to be your friend because of your sexual orientation then you do not need them in your life to begin with. I know it sounds harsh, but it is true. Remember: "Those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter." If you are ready to come out, then do it! Coming out takes a lot of stress and weight off your shoulders!
~Matt

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jalenstegman New Here Posts: 1	Nearly coming out May 3, 2016 1:43:28 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jalenstegman on May 3, 2016 1:43:28 GMT -6 just be confident and come out

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Post by jalenstegman on May 3, 2016 1:43:28 GMT -6