I'm in the enviable position of not having to hide anything, my things are on sight through out my flat. My family and friends are aware and have been since my teens. I could not imagine having to hide things away again. The only time I did was during four long years of marriage, my ex knew but was totally unaccepting, although clean my clothes never smelt fresh from being stored in boxes and getting little chance to be used.

I know it's a big step for anyone but why not confess your secret to close family and friends, lifes so much easier afterwards.