Coming out at the old age of 57 is an amazing experience! [View all]
Married, divorced after 11 years, with a 26 year old daughter. Always thought of myself as hetero though I knew I had other feelings.
Became intimate with my lesbian friend of about 25 years just last week. It just feels too right to both of us. This has been coming on for a long, long time. She has pretty much moved into my house now and will be here full-time soon. Not that big of a deal to us because we have been close for so long.
My biggest supporter is my daughter! She has known and loved this woman all her life. She is very happy for us.
My friends have been awesome in support so far, the few I have told. My arch-right wing-Catholic family will be another matter, but at my age, who cares? Told my sister (Catholic right-winger), who dislikes my partner (total lefty liberal), anyway, and she was angry with me.
Long story short, if you are hesitant about coming out, male or female, gay or bi, just go ahead and do it! Wish I had years ago. If I can, almost anyone can. I am still in the early stages of it but it is an amazing and liberating experience.
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