To be afraid of something that is not there . This is a support site, as such that is what you should expect.
Why do you care what a complete stranger thinks?
Now if you are in the closet for any reason, than the fear can be justified.
I was there,now I'm out. Two completely different worlds. Has the world changed? Not really, well mine has a bit, as I am completely without fear.
The real difference is I have accepted this is me and let go of the shame.
