Hi Janis
Welcome from another old gall.
To answer your question...I think you should talk to your loved ones.
Tell them the truth....when they hear that you have been in the closet for so many years, only for the love of your wife, they have to admire you.
At least, that's what I do, I couldn't do it, so, you're a lot stronger than me.
Take the last hurdle to become who you really are.
You were so altruistic for so many years, it looks fair to me that the time has come you live your life the way you want.
I know, it's hard to come out of the closet, but, we all had to do it, and there is no easy way to do it.
But, when your loved ones are accepting you as you are, the reward is priceless.
Good luck honey, you can't hide forever.
hugs
Annette