Community Conversation => Transitioning => Coming out of the closet => Topic started by: Emily.T on December 09, 2013, 09:50:15 PM Return to Full Version
Title: came out on facebook
Post by: Emily.T on December 09, 2013, 09:50:15 PM
Post by: Emily.T on December 09, 2013, 09:50:15 PM
Well today I finally bit the bullet and came out to my friends and family on Facebook its a move I have been thinking about for 6 months and to be honest I was really surprised with the response, the amount of replies I recieved assuring me that I have their total 100% support was surprising to me but accepted and appreciated. It is like a great big weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I can now just be me freely without having to hide things all the time and my disphoria screaming to be set free.
This move came about when the other day I found myself in my room crying and in a deep depression contemplating suicide from the continual stress and anxiety of hiding so much from those ppl I love, doing that has only ruined my life and hurt ppl around me that I care about.
Now that I know that I have support from ppl close to me and friends from Susan's I feel I can now move forward with my life not having to worry how to cope with my identity.
Emily.T xx
This move came about when the other day I found myself in my room crying and in a deep depression contemplating suicide from the continual stress and anxiety of hiding so much from those ppl I love, doing that has only ruined my life and hurt ppl around me that I care about.
Now that I know that I have support from ppl close to me and friends from Susan's I feel I can now move forward with my life not having to worry how to cope with my identity.
Emily.T xx
Title: Re: came out on facebook
Post by: LordKAT on December 10, 2013, 12:51:21 AM
Post by: LordKAT on December 10, 2013, 12:51:21 AM
I'm very glad you got a positive response. Welcome back from the brink of insanity.
Title: Re: came out on facebook
Post by: Emily.T on December 10, 2013, 02:41:41 AM
Post by: Emily.T on December 10, 2013, 02:41:41 AM
Thanks Kat it feels so good to finally be me.
Emily.T xx
Emily.T xx
Title: Re: came out on facebook
Post by: LordKAT on December 11, 2013, 02:19:22 AM
Post by: LordKAT on December 11, 2013, 02:19:22 AM
I'll bet it does. Sort of like coming home after a long trip.
Title: Re: came out on facebook
Post by: Cindy on December 11, 2013, 02:43:13 AM
Post by: Cindy on December 11, 2013, 02:43:13 AM
Congrats Hon.
Welcome to enjoying life!
Welcome to enjoying life!
Title: Re: came out on facebook
Post by: Natalia on December 11, 2013, 03:12:21 AM
Post by: Natalia on December 11, 2013, 03:12:21 AM
Congrats!! It takes a lot of courage to come out, especially on a social network! I am happy for you sis!
Title: Re: came out on facebook
Post by: Emily.T on December 11, 2013, 03:18:30 AM
Post by: Emily.T on December 11, 2013, 03:18:30 AM
Thanks ladies for your kind words
Emily.T xx
Emily.T xx
Title: Re: came out on facebook
Post by: Kaylee on December 11, 2013, 03:21:12 AM
Post by: Kaylee on December 11, 2013, 03:21:12 AM
Big gratz and hugs for being so brave! ;D
Feels great doesn't it? I did the same in August and was astounded with the support from everyone. Being able to finally relax is such a great feeling.
Feels great doesn't it? I did the same in August and was astounded with the support from everyone. Being able to finally relax is such a great feeling.
Title: Re: came out on facebook
Post by: Emily.T on December 11, 2013, 03:26:32 AM
Post by: Emily.T on December 11, 2013, 03:26:32 AM
It sure does Kaylee its like a big weight off of my shoulders, next step is therapy in April.
Emily.T xx
Emily.T xx
Title: Re: came out on facebook
Post by: Antonia J on December 11, 2013, 03:42:16 AM
Post by: Antonia J on December 11, 2013, 03:42:16 AM
Hooray! I just did the same and had a similar response. I think it says a lot about you that your choice in friends are open minded and supportive :)
Title: Re: came out on facebook
Post by: Emily.T on December 11, 2013, 04:28:30 AM
Post by: Emily.T on December 11, 2013, 04:28:30 AM
I've always been very selective with friend choices because I knew this day would come eventually.
Emily.T xx
Emily.T xx