Told my first person today

[Janelle_C]

Thanks for all the support I needed it. I was so nervous I was shaking inside, then I was crying,good tears. She said she was honored that I came to talk to her. She was so loving and supportive, we talked for forty minutes. She told me she is here for me and my wife, my wife was not there just me. I felt so good when I left there, I had tears of joy running down my cheeks, I haven't had those kind of tears in a long time. She did tell me when I told her I wanted to talk to her about something private and confidential she thought it might have something to do with my sexuality, just a vibe I gave off she said. I'm going to start to go to a support group up here next week. I know not everyone will react the same way but it gives me hope. I know now that when the time is right I can talk to my kids, family,and friends. But not all at the same time. lol
Thanks again Janelle

[Persephone]

That's really great, Janelle!

Hugs,
Persephone.

[Diversity]

Good luck to you, Janelle! Now that the ice has been broken, it will get easier and more comfortable for you to talk about this. I wish you and your family well.
If you need a sounding board, we are all here for you.
Di

[Jennifer Marie P.]

You broke the ice now you will be more easier and comfortable with your life.

[melissaK]

Shy, it is an adventure isn't it Sweetie!

And as no two people are alike, you'll probably have a different conversation with each person you tell.

I did learn its easier to tell important people one on one. My one on two ended up wandering off topic with not nearly enough emotional connection, in part because the dynamic between the two people made them censor comments - it was 'funny' to watch, not in a ha-ha way but in a well this is going weird way, and it caused problems as the message didn't get through right and one of the two kinda lost it later.

I also found my wife likes to tell my story and out me, and she tells it fully and fairly. Crazy. I didn't see that coming. I realize now it's her story too in a very real and personal way, and so far I've appreciated her involvement.