09-13-2012, 02:51 PM
I've only been "out" for just a couple of months now so I haven't had too much flak from it yet. The main thing I've experienced since coming out has been the loss of a few friends and family members. And the family members have been the worse. It's like I thought family was suppose to love and support you no matter what and to have them turn their backs on me just because I finally, after 21 years of hiding and lying about my true self, was finally honest. That really hurt. As far as the so called friends go, I just credit that to them showing just how true a friend they really are. But, as I've said before, I've found a new "family" that loves me for who I am and supports me no matter who I love!