Coming out: the agony and the ecstasy
http://www.bilerico.com/2008/10/coming_out_the_agony_and_the_ecstasy.phpDr. Jillian T. Weiss
October 12, 2008 11:00 AM
She opened the door of the apartment where we had made a life together, her eyes steady, but ready to fill with tears. She knew that I had something to tell her, but I had refused to say what in our phone call last night. I had separated the month before and moved into a friend's apartment. She had a pretty good idea of what was coming, but it was hard to believe. I could hardly believe it myself. My suit felt stiff and uncomfortable; my heart was lead in my belly. My mind was whirling with excitement and exhiliration. It was agony; it was ecstasy.
