Raise the bar on coming out

[Natasha]

Raise the bar on coming out

http://www.bilerico.com/2008/10/raise_the_bar_on_coming_out.php
Michele O'Mara
October 20, 2008 12:30 PM

Rarely do I speak the words, "I am gay (or lesbian)." Although very early in my being out process, I attempted this strategy at work, rather unsuccessfully. This happened years ago when gay marriage was but a blip on the radar screen.

I was working at a private psychiatric hospital and it was the end of a very long workday. I walked my last client out to the lobby, and, after saying goodbye, the receptionist said I had a personal call waiting. She asked if I wanted the call transferred to my office, or if I wanted to take it there at the front desk. I opted to take the call right there in the lobby. After transferring the call, she picked up her Bible and started reading again - which is how she spent her time between calls.