This is for gays on SO who decided top come out of the closet and whey they decided top do it. Janice, TJ, moderators, PLEASE don't close this thread.... I feel a lot on this situation.....*begs all of of them*:(

My sister chose to tell my parents that she was bisexual while we were driving down the highway at 80 miles an hour, running late for church. I don't recommend that approach ;)

My 1/2 brother was gay and he died of aids about 10 years ago. He came out of the closet at a young age I think about age 15 when my dad found homosexual material in his room. That drove a wedge between them since my dad's religious beliefs are against homosexuality. So sadly I never got to met him.

My 1/2 brother was gay and he died of aids about 10 years ago. He came out of the closet at a young age I think about age 15 when my dad found homosexual material in his room. That drove a wedge between them since my dad's religious beliefs are against homosexuality. So sadly I never got to met him.


That's so sad :( I'm sorry! It seems such a shame that people will actually cut family members out of their lives because of sexuality.

Yeah it is. That's why I totally rebeled against the religion and all religions for that matter. People should be loved for who they are. Not for the color of their skin, financial status, or choice of a mate.

Did you all know that Anne Heche's mom wrote a book? It's called The Truth Comes Out. Not only did Anne have the relationship with Ellen, but Anne's dad was also a closet homosexual who died of AIDS in the early 80s. Here's some background on the book:

http://www.cbn.com/entertainment/books/elliott_NancyHeche_studio10.aspx?option=print

"One thing she learned through that difficult time, Nancy says, is that she should not spend her energy trying to convince her daughter to change. Rather, the person that God wanted to change the most was Nancy herself."

I love that line!

Anne Heche is not my favorite person in the world, but I will say she's tried to remain true to herself, and seems to have a very loving mother.

"One thing she learned through that difficult time, Nancy says, is that she should not spend her energy trying to convince her daughter to change. Rather, the person that God wanted to change the most was Nancy herself."

I love that line!

Anne Heche is not my favorite person in the world, but I will say she's tried to remain true to herself, and seems to have a very loving mother.
I requested that book out of the library because it looks like a fascinating read. I'm 100% straight myself, but I think real life stories like this are very interesting. I give Nancy Heche a lot of credit for pulling herself up by the bootstraps, going to school and becoming a licensed Christian therapist. I hope that someday she and Anne will reconcile.

I know of a dad (75) who is Gay and His son (50) who is gay. But the son doesnt know that his dad is gay :eek: What a strange thing

It is so hard to tell people sometimes I think I am gay because I am atractive to guys and sometimes girls, but my closes friends know what I am. I was about 10 when something went off in my brain telling me that I like men,the highschool loccer room showers were the most embrassing but.other then high school I knew that was early 80's sometimes I used condoms,but I am free with AIDS,and other sexually diaseses(misspelld() my family don't know my 2 brothers don't or Mom I had been molested b 4 when I was 13 from this old guy,It was going on for some time,he died. but,there's a lot of gay or bi sexuals where I live that are still in the closet so I have been looking at craigslist and there alot mostly from Anchorag,I live in Kenai about 350 miles it;s a city with many things..... Gay clubs, etc we can fly and only takes 15 min but,for $350 for one way that will gwt me somewhere.:lol: My freind knows she's been a rock someone who i CAN TRUST............ But for now I want love and I want to be loved either by a man or a women. Thers's a lo of gay basher every where and I do live in a small town.( I won't give u the name but,if uwantto pm me I will twll you) There's gay bi sex chat everywhere,but it is getting old,I need a place where I can be safe and meet people of both sexes who are gay or bi. well that is all for now got to get up early....

Do you gays feel that it's better to come out(you tell someone you are gay or to be "outed/"(Someone finds out that you are gay without you telling them)....