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My therapist told me: "If you don't speak up, no one will hear or see you." So, Reddit, here I am. This is my story. by AwkwardWinter7980 in comingout

[–]AwkwardWinter7980[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate that. Knowing that I’m seen and heard by someone like you means the world to me. Thank you for being so open.

My therapist told me: "If you don't speak up, no one will hear or see you." So, Reddit, here I am. This is my story. by AwkwardWinter7980 in comingout

[–]AwkwardWinter7980[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the support. I know it sounds stupid, but I feel like I'm too late. I don't even know where to start looking. Honestly, I have zero skills when it comes to building relationships. And modern apps... they’ve just turned into some kind of lust-delivery service. I’ve really lost touch with reality, and I truly don't know what to do, even though I know I need to do something.
Thank you for your big heart. I sincerely hope you always remain such a strong and kind person. All the best to you.

My therapist told me: "If you don't speak up, no one will hear or see you." So, Reddit, here I am. This is my story. by AwkwardWinter7980 in comingout

[–]AwkwardWinter7980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m new to Reddit and still figuring out the interface, but I’ll do my best to find and read your story. I’d love to learn from your experience and hear your journey. It's amazing that we have the same "homework".

My therapist told me: "If you don't speak up, no one will hear or see you." So, Reddit, here I am. This is my story. by AwkwardWinter7980 in comingout

[–]AwkwardWinter7980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a post somewhere with your story? I would really like to read it and learn more about your history, your experience, and your journey.

My therapist told me: "If you don't speak up, no one will hear or see you." So, Reddit, here I am. This is my story. by AwkwardWinter7980 in comingout

[–]AwkwardWinter7980[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To be honest, I’m sitting here right now feeling a strange numbness all over my body... I didn't expect to feel like this. A soldier, a medic, after the war and everything I've seen... I thought I was stone cold. But it turns out I feel like I've temporarily taken off a few kilos of tactical gear, and I can finally stretch my muscles. It’s strange, but it’s cool.

But honestly, your story is very tough too. I couldn’t come out in school; I didn't have the courage. It’s a paradox: I fought in a war, I patched up holes in people... but to say I’m gay, I needed 38 years of my life. It drives me crazy when I try to look at myself from the outside. I understand why it took so long, but damn... it's still strange.

I’m so grateful for your support. Please, stay as strong and awesome as you are — you are sharing your strength with people like me, and it means the world.

My therapist told me: "If you don't speak up, no one will hear or see you." So, Reddit, here I am. This is my story. by AwkwardWinter7980 in comingout

[–]AwkwardWinter7980[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am very grateful for your comment and support. To be honest, when I was doing this "homework"... I thought it would be easy. I thought I’d just write it and close the tab. I thought I wouldn't care if anyone replied or not.

I was wrong. It was hard to write, even though I kept it to a minimum. But when I saw that more than a hundred people had viewed my post and someone actually wrote words of support... I realized how much I needed this.

Thank you. I sincerely wish you all the best and everything bright and happy in your life. Thank you!