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QOTW - Since coming out, how often have you hidden your true selfShutternick [no longer around] said Sep 24, 2008, 5:20 AM: |
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With another famous “Outing” in the news this week, it brings up old habits of “hiding” my sexual orientation - even after I came out of the closet. I believe that everyone has their own path and makes judgements about who and how they should find out about that part of ourselves. What has been your experience? |
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Re: QOTW - Since coming out, how often have you hidden your trueJeff said Sep 24, 2008, 6:14 AM: |
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Thank you for your questions and your desire to share this story, this part of you… The questions we may need to ask our self is, “who are we hiding from” “what are we hiding from”? Fear walks with us on this path. I allow the process to unfold now! I am me first, myself. I don't have to announce that I am gay first to clear the air or the room or to attract attention anymore. I allow people to create their own opinion of who I am from their perception of their need for me to be something other then I may be… Straight person does not walk in a room and announce his sexuality, and why should they! Is it right for me to assume someone is something or that they just are a person I wish to spend time with. If asked I tell, if not ask I do not offer unless I feel comfortable about sharing this part of my life. Just as person who is HIV or has been abused or in jail… is this who this person is… does this fact make me any more special or less… I am not sure that I am answering your questions and only stating more… If you have not seen or read the post about John Burnsides a gay elder and activist and longtime partner of Harry Hay please check out my blog a few days ago or the other gay pods here… I think you will be inspired, informed, and thrilled that you have read these stories. I am Love, Jeff |
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