Re: Coming out to friends and family?
For many years, mainly into my late teens, it was a source of crushing shame. The shame wasn't religious in origin, I just felt like isolated in something that could make one a social outcast. I long suspected it was also an addiction and felt so controlled by it. In a moment of weakness, I nearly came out to a family member, but they were incredibly supportive, indicating I need not elaborate more, as there was truly nothing wrong with it and how I explored was my private business.
As I grew into adulthood, I'd became fed up with the shame. Instead embracing it as part of my sexuality and an enjoyable way of expressing and exploring sex.
For many years, mainly into my late teens, it was a source of crushing shame. The shame wasn't religious in origin, I just felt like isolated in something that could make one a social outcast. I long suspected it was also an addiction and felt so controlled by it. In a moment of weakness, I nearly came out to a family member, but they were incredibly supportive, indicating I need not elaborate more, as there was truly nothing wrong with it and how I explored was my private business.
As I grew into adulthood, I'd became fed up with the shame. Instead embracing it as part of my sexuality and an enjoyable way of expressing and exploring sex.
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