So this past weekend I took the plunge and did a few things at once. I went out for the first time and I came out to a friend. So starting from the top one of the other girls on here came up with the idea of going to pride fest this year (Thanks Paula2) and I finally got the courage to go out. That being said only my wife and one of my other friends new about Jess and the one friend had never seen Jess before. So the day came and I felt truly confident with the encouragement of both Paula and my one friend and support of my wonderful wife. I got to truly introduce myself to a great friend who new that I did this and my wife and I went with him to the fair grounds for a full day dressed!! Wow what a trip that was. While there we met up with one of our other friends who knew nothing about Jess and she was incredibly sweet. She said the only things that bummed her out was (1) I didn't say something sooner and (2) she though my style was better than hers that day. It was both flattering and so reassuring of how I looked and made me so appreciative of my friends. She also said we have to go shopping together soon. (O darn wouldn't want that lol. That was exciting in itself) We got to talk and I got to express another side of myself and it felt so liberating! I got to open up to them both and feel we are so much closer as friends. Its so nice not to feel like I am hiding something. I also got to meet up with Paula from here on the forums for the first time dressed which really was great. It so awesome to have a friend from on here to talk too and have as a support system/help each other. Really couldn't have asked for a better day. We got to enjoy the beautiful day, see some great performers, and I got to enjoy expressing myself with people I care about a lot. I really want to thank them all including Paula who gave me the encouragement I needed to step out (couldn't have done it without you). My friends for supporting me for who I am and my incredible wife for being my rock. I will always remember it!
All the Best,
Jess