I often forget what it’s like to be closeted. The pressure, the guilt, the self doubt. I hear stories from time to time about someone dealing with the process of coming out, and I think to myself, “I can only imagine what they must be going through.”
However, there are many guys and gals who know *exactly* what they are going through.
Some coming out stories are happy, some are sad, some are just tragic. At this p0int, for Grunt, it could really go in any direction.
Wm–
‘Coming out’ is a hard thing to do,when so often family and/or friends just can’t or won’t accept the news;even when they already ‘know’,without being told….
awwww…. hugs to Grunt!
This is the first time I’ve understood Grunt because of first hand experience. I, for one, will be watching closely.
Thank you, William, for letting us see this side of Grunt.
I understand Grunts fear of coming out to his mother I was like that when I came out to mine luckily for me mine had a happy ending I hope his does as well.
Many people think that once you come out you’re done. You’re not; you have to come out everytime you meet someone new. It’s a continuing process, which sometimes goes very smoothly, and all too often destroys relationships.
Travis – When I came out to my parents, it was a complete disaster. I did it badly, they reacted badly. The happy ending was that within a few years, my mother became my biggest backer, stood for my older sister’s same-sex wedding, and came to rely on my kid sister and her partner during her last days.
Glad to hear that she could come to accept you all I know there are families out there where that doesn’t happen.
Far, far too many, I’m afraid.
The close-mindedness of even “educated” people is absolutely staggering. I’ve heard tell of an employee of a company that manufactures dental equipment was sprayed with Lysol by fellow employees when it was leaked that he was HIV+.
If that’s what can happen at the workplace, the level of abuse from “loving” family members must pale in comparison.
Man…this was a tough one! I can imagine though, since I was raised in a puritanical family who still has an ancient attitude about things. But if I came out, what would I say and to whom? “Hey guys…I’ve been reading comic strips online and hanging out with a bunch of bearded guys online!” Other than that, I am pretty much a loner…and since my siblings are not paying my bills, I don’t see as it is any of their business. (enigmatic smile and wink) My parents are long gone. Good subject this time…that is a tough decision and seems to be a never ending battle…as my friend, Bruin, stated.
I am somewhat closeted myself….my parents and I have an agreement to not talk about it……..even though they know….they don’t wanna know….which makes it very hard to have a partner that you cannot share with your family…..