A few weeks ago I almost changed my "info" section on Facebook to show that I was gay. This urging was brought on by the self outing of Don Lemon (which is a post Im currently writing). However I decided against my self outing because of family concerns and also because once you're out, theres no going back in the closet.
This time in my life is really kind of opening my mind to new paths. Not leaving the church type of paths, but new ways to be who I am. Being more open that I am a walking oxymoron, a mormon, a gay and a hardcore conservative. Talk about ultimate minorities!
Anyways, Im not sure what the purpose of this post was, but it sorta helped me sort out what has been going on in my head. So thank you me.
We all take little steps out... We all eventually stop compartmentalizing so much. Trust yourself. If you are not ready to show on Facebook that you are gay that is ok, don't beat yourself up about it. BUT I'm convinced that as some point if the compartmentalization does not stop happiness is not possible. (I'm making generalizations here, not talking to you specifically if that makes sense.) It is all a process...
ReplyDeleteIt does make sense, thanks. I suppose another reason I don't want to come out on Facebook, is because I dont want to answer questions from all my 64 cousins lol.
ReplyDeleteBut like you said, in time.
Actually come to think of it, this is how I decided to come out to my siblings. It started as a thought I quickly dismissed. Two months later the e-mail was sent.
I like the new design!
ReplyDeleteThank you El Genio.
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely a process. I've used my blog also to keep the gay side of myself separate from the rest of my life. Now that I'm out to a few people, I've found less of a need to blog, but it's still there. I know it's there as a place where I can, if need be, express myself without offending anyone in my life.
ReplyDeleteIt is a process. Its great you have your blog as a place to let out some of your thoughts you otherwise couldn't share.
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