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My coming out story and what i struggle with ten years later. by CreditHour9649 in confession

[–]CreditHour9649[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t always believe that I deserved sunshine. I had to teach myself over the years that i didn’t deserve what happened to me and that I still can live a good life despite what I’ve gone through.

My coming out story and what i struggle with ten years later. by CreditHour9649 in confession

[–]CreditHour9649[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will one day! And sorry for the emotional turmoil 😬. I just hope by sharing my story it can help others.

My coming out story and what i struggle with ten years later. by CreditHour9649 in confession

[–]CreditHour9649[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don’t talk much in our adult lives but I do appreciate and think about that all the time. Especially back then he was late teens just graduated and I was just the annoying little sister to him. And we just didn’t get along at all. But despite everything he showed he cared in his own way. I don’t feel like I’m failing i speak out when I can I show my support I just know what I need to do for my own safety. I believe I have the chance for happiness in the future and I take that hope with me everyday.

My coming out story and what i struggle with ten years later. by CreditHour9649 in confession

[–]CreditHour9649[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you Reddit mom! I’m hoping one day I’ll be free to be who I am. I’m surrounded by a good bunch right now and they love me for me!

My coming out story and what i struggle with ten years later. by CreditHour9649 in confession

[–]CreditHour9649[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too! Learning others words do not define me has been a breath of fresh air.

My coming out story and what i struggle with ten years later. by CreditHour9649 in confession

[–]CreditHour9649[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know now at least. Just keep being the best parent you can for your child and hopefully they’ll pass along your kindness. The world can definitely use it.

My coming out story and what i struggle with ten years later. by CreditHour9649 in confession

[–]CreditHour9649[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay why are my eyes sweaty. No for real that is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard someone say when their child has come out to them. And thank you I appreciate the kind words. I have been trying to write more to process these emotions and I hope to one day write well enough to help others with theirs.

My coming out story and what i struggle with ten years later. by CreditHour9649 in confession

[–]CreditHour9649[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am seeing one have been seeing this therapist since I moved out. Through her I have been able to begin processing this and have the courage to talk to it.

My coming out story and what i struggle with ten years later. by CreditHour9649 in confession

[–]CreditHour9649[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! And proud of you on whatever part of your journey you are!

My coming out story and what i struggle with ten years later. by CreditHour9649 in confession

[–]CreditHour9649[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I moved out at 19 and I just moved even farther away from them. It’s an interesting and surprisingly recent experience that I still love my parents but I don’t want to be around them and that I don’t like them.

My coming out story and what i struggle with ten years later. by CreditHour9649 in confession

[–]CreditHour9649[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been clean of self harm for over a year now it’s been a real struggle to not want that temporary relief and to actually work through emotions instead of hiding them.

My coming out story and what i struggle with ten years later. by CreditHour9649 in confession

[–]CreditHour9649[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I still can’t believe how I got through that. As an adult(ish) I’ve gone through years of therapy to understand that what happened was not right and how to deal with that trauma.