good news finally.

[hank]

First I want to thank everybody that gave me advice. I appreciate it. I have been talking with my sister a lot lately she is a lesbian. And talking to more people about it has made me feel better about it. I never would have gotten to that step without this web sight and your input.

I don't hate myself any more, I am not afraid of telling people that I am gay when its necessary, I don't feel like a pervert, nor do I feel guilty for feeling this way. I am also capable of talking to men now.

Thanks to everybody here fir all your help.

[TKC]

Awww! Congratulations, Hank!

It's so super liberating when that time comes, and it's also the hardest decision/conversation most of us will make in our lives.

So, way to rock it #likeaboss!

[MisterLove]

Nothing to feel guilty about, Honey. Just enjoy life and be proud of who you are.

[kidchameleon]

Congratulations on reaching this point! It only gets better from here!

[Lordswitch]

Good for you Hank!
webhugs and accolades all round.

[gilhooly]

I came out at the age of 10, 57 years ago. Every relative and family member plus all of my friends knew I liked guys. Guess what. A lot of girls liked me growing up because I was so open. They asked me my opinion about guys they wanted to date. Pretty soon, straight guys realized they would not get dates if I bad mouthed them. By the way, I was considered one of the toughest kids in Washington Heights on the island of Manhattan. I always went to grammar school with a loaded revolver and a switchblade. I knew how to use both. Came in handy when assholes said they disliked gays guys. I felt so unsorry when I punched their mouths in.

To the curious. I quit the IRA on 4/4/68. I came to the conclusion I didn't give a damn about Ireland. I was born and would die in America. Good luck to the Irish but I am an American to the corps. Visited Ireland in 1970, it was a nice country. I visited Canada about 20 times and would not mind dying for Canada. I felt as good in Canada as I did in the US.

Hank, the Galleria is in Houston? Punched out some homophobes in Houston one night. Apparently they thought a gay guy from NYC would take shit from a Texan homophobe. I did not. I had fun hurting them with my fists. Tell Texans to be polite to crazy New Yorkers who are not Jewish or very rich. Some of us have real bad tempers. I still do. At least all my dogs, cats, parakeets, pet rats oh shit, I have had an awful lot of pets. I like animals and books better than some people. When I like a guy, I LOVE to show it. Sound like a queen don't I? Actually. I still act like a marine. Lots of old bags bring me meatballs and deviled eggs. Fuck it. I still like free food when it's offered.

Take some time and enjoy being gay. It is a worthwhile lifestyle for those who like sex with guys.

[Miles]

Good for you Hank.

[Dan1980]

Congratulations Hank I am pleased for you.

[MisterTinkles]

GROUP HUG!!!