Good coming-out experiences!

[Artemis_NYC]

I just wanted to share my good coming-out experiences this weekend. On Saturday, I told my sign language instructor I was gay, and on Sunday, I told the cast of the show I'm working on that I am Wiccan. Both were spur of the moment disclosures, but both reactions were extremely favorable! Actually, my teacher even came out to me in response!
[lol]

I don't know why, but I always expect a negative reaction. I almost dread coming out to a certain extent, yet I do it, over and over, because I do believe in the power of visibility, and things like that. (Which isn't to say I disagree with those who stay in the closet. Everyone must make that choice based on their personal truths, living and/or job circumstances, etc. And neither choice is better or more correct than the other).

But wow...I am really encouraged by this. Feelin' good.
[cool]

[EarthsChyld]

{{{{Artemis}}}}

Congratulations! I am so happy and proud of you! This is wonderful news! I, unfortunately, have to remain in the closet with a toe sticking out! But maybe someday I will move out of the buckle of the bible belt! LOL!

Love ya!

[bbg_1980]

I'm very happy for you that you are able to express who you are openly. Congrats!! I hope you continue to be as open and personal as you are with people. It's a wonderful quality.

[WingedAset]

YAY!!!! how pretty! i love being able to open the closet door and walk out proudly rather than creeping in the shadows! i'm glad it was a wonderful experience!

[TRIBALMOM]

Not there yet for any of this.

[damhsawiccan]

My mom told me she'd except me if I told her i was a lesbian. My dad might deny it at first but he'd come around i think. i'm daddy's little girl. My friends would be the tricky part though, well my best friend. She's really into christianity but she's my best friend and I've told her that I've experimented with girls and we're still friends. My other friends are pretty liberal though I think sleepovers might be a tad akward the first time. I don't people to think I'm hiding this totally alter personality I'm still me! Just me! I do have a pretty safe environment to tell but I just need to work up the courage. I think they're starting to suspect something though because i've never dated any guys.

[paganprincess99]

damhsawiccan, I know its tough. Though I'm not a lesbian I know what its like because part of me doesn't know if guys are who I really want to be with. For fear of my family and friends disowning me becuase I wanted to date a woman. But when it comes to friends if they can't accept who you are then they weren't really your friends. Now it's natural for them to feel strange and a little distant at first because they probly wont understand but then they should let that go and accept you as you are. When and if you decide to tell them, you don't have to if you don't want to, then you will see your true friends. I would hate to think that they all would stop being your friend. Some people are scared of the unknown.