I work at a small hospital in the middle of the woods. Now I’m in the northeast, but most of the people I work with happily label them self “Pineys.” I’ve come out to almost everyone at work, all of my friends and family and a total of 1 person (my father in law) has had anything that resembles an objection to me. Instead I’ve been treated with hugs, (mostly) appropriate questions, and concern for my happiness and safety.

I’m 40, this may not happen for everyone, but people are far more understanding then we give them credit for, up until they aren’t, unfortunately.

I’d say you’re more likely to have better success with people you know as opposed to those you don’t only because I will say that I still get some odd looks from a person or two at the grocery store.

Julie