Hi All, new member here.

[AdrianMarcus]

Hi all, I'm new here. This is my first time admitting to being openly gay to anyone other than my close friends. My family doesn't even know. I'm sure it's going to be a process. I'm having a hard time writing this. Not really sure what to say.

I hope to meet new people here, and figure out the best way to finally come out. :-)
If anyone else is an MD or has a professional career and came out, with a super religious family, I'd like to hear about your story. I am ready to come out for me (I have accepted myself for who I am), but I am not sure I am ready to starve on the streets. It's a scary process.

sorry for the ramble,
A

[Counselor]

Hi! Welcome to the forum!

[AdrianMarcus]

Thanks! :-)

[megumidesu]

hey , welcome

[Geminize]

Welcome to GS! It can be a scary process, coming out. Congratulations on taking the first steps. "Starving on the streets" may be a bit dramatic, though.

Your profile says you live in LA... as in Los Angeles or Louisiana? That makes a difference! If you are in Calif, then I'm sure you won't be the only openly gay doc in town. I can't advise you about coming out with a professional career or a religious family. My experience has been that the people who knew and respected me before my coming out have continued to do so. It's only been a month for me, so I'm still in the process.

Good luck!

[Miles]

Hey Adrian, welcome to gs

[AdrianMarcus]

Hi everyone, thanks for the responses. I wish I could say that I won't starve on the streets if I come out, but I actually live in the South.

Sorry I am a bit paranoid so my profile location is a total lie - in case anyone were to walk by my laptop at the office! :-(

I have a private practice that I work in - there are still signs here (where I live) that say "Gay, want to be straight, come to our camp for reprogramming."

A church on every corner, and effing chickfila. My best friend, she just found out that I am gay, she says she already knew though, got most of her students to boycott the place (she is a doctor, but the academic kind). She told me she did that to support me. I was really touched, but my parents would disown me, rumors are already flying around because I am single and have never dated. :-(

I HAVE to come out. I am just so afraid.
Ahhh!!
*hides under bed*

[SolemnBoy]

Welcome to the forum! I'm sure you'll have a good time - there's a really friendly atmosphere here!

[Dan1980]

Hi welcome to the forum. please don't be afraid if sounds like you have a wonder friend who will be there for you.

[stpdo2]

Hello and welcome. I hope you can find some good advice and friendship here. There are wonderful people about in these forums!