Is it okay to NEVER come out?

[marshlander]

We can't live in another person's shoes, so we'll never really know what the challenges are for them, but as a lot of the responses from four years ago indicated, there are going to be problems, especially if a partner is involved. No one stays the same and people change at different rates and often move in different directions.

There was a period of years when I was determined I was never going to come out. The result in my case included a lot of mental health issues that have taken years to work through. I'm glad I made the effort though. Despite having lost a lot, I have gained a lot more. These days I feel like a complete person and I don't have to look over my shoulder all the time.

The sooner the state stops supporting superstitious busybodying and prurience by the ignorami and allows individuals to reach fulfilment naturally the better. I imagine where that can happen less is spent on propping up people with health issues.

I can't remember if it was someone on here who shared this yesterday, but I think it is pertinent here: