The reason Jess its a bit more than just stirring the pot, is the way you asked an interesting question..

You said..
"What is it that YOU think that makes your situation so very different than mine? (and others like me)"
This question stood out to me ..other than the simple answer, which is EVERYTHING, it has a self congratulation built in to it that is impossible to miss..

It seems a valid, supportive and friendly question until you insert yourself into it..

My question is simply..

For those of you in the closet, unwilling to go out...if that is one of your goals, what are things that can do to get there?