Greetings
Im currently in the process of coming out! (At least to the people I trust. One step at a time …)
So I would really like to know how it feelt for you when you embarked on that journey.
Im particularly interested in the emotional aspects of that and also how it affected your sense of self.
Especially in what happened the moment you accepted yourself.
Happy to hear your stories!
Overall - amazing. I would stress and worry about whether or not people knew, or could somehow tell, or anytime I dressed I was so anxious whether or not someone would find out.
Not having that cloud hanging over me or in the back if my mind is wonderful.
It’s not all roses though. My conservative parents and I have a strained relationship at best. My dating life is non-existent, and I’ve come to terms with being alone. Sometimes I question whether it was worth it, although I inevitably come back to realizing the frequency of my current doubts are a tiny fraction of the anxiety and questions I had before.
If it’s safe, go for it. If it’s not safe, work to get to a place that is, and go for it. We only have one life.