Excited and peaceful

[Danni Renee]

I made the plunge and started coming out at work today. It was sort of spur of the moment. Yesterday morning as I was getting ready for work wearing jeggings and a baby blue sweater while putting on my foundation I realized I am not hiding from anyone anymore. I can't be more obvious than I am so It is time I start telling people I work with. I am the lone employee working for a non profit but I work in an office with other people. I told the chairman of my board of directors today and plan to tell the office manager where I work tomorrow. I will tell the whole board Monday. I am fortunate in my situation, no HR to deal with and no real boss over me.

I feel both excitement and at peace with myself. I am finally merging my two lives into to one and I feel great! I keep telling myself there is a lot of work and hard times to come but right now I feel complete and for the first time, I love myself 💖

Danielle

[Rachael Leigh]

Good for you Danielle, I know right where you are as I was a few months ago. It’s like a huge weight is
off your shoulders. It’s a long road but it will be worth it, if this is really what you want.
Wish you blessings
Rachael

[Anne K]

I've been coming out to selected people and, while initially nervous, have found that same peace.

[Teresa]

Danielle,
I'm sure you've found the more you tell people the easier it gets , I know we go through the stage of believing it ourselves , we do have to believe it to move on . I feel you are moving on well, why look for obstacles, you now feel great about it all coming together . I have been surprised how supportive people can be especially from some I didn't expect it. OK not all have seen the reality of Teresa yet and that is the make or break moment . That's when people question their own motives and feelings , I know at that point some are gong to turn away but it's as much their problem as yours and there's not a lot you can do to change that .

[Bria]

You have taken a big step, I hope that the future holds all that you hope for.

Hugs, Bria