tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4336530961470931263.post2490644126302364669..comments2023-03-17T03:19:12.362-07:00Comments on Without Qualm: Wow- First PostWithout Qualmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15560250915274185598noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4336530961470931263.post-16920551994082656422011-03-05T13:21:45.462-08:002011-03-05T13:21:45.462-08:00I left a letter with my parents nearly two years a...I left a letter with my parents nearly two years ago. Of course, my dad has always written me lengthy letters on and off throughout my life, but I really don't think it's something that would typically be considered cold. Especially with such a delicate subject where it's easy to misconstrue statements. <br /><br />Of course, there are no guarantees to how your family will react, so you have to be prepared for any outcome. That said, despite my parents being devout and extremely faithful, they made it very clear that they wanted me to be happy, and to always feel welcome as part of the family. I honestly think we are closer now than we were before I came out.El Geniohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02801064758712821345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4336530961470931263.post-5746564252034998012011-03-02T20:34:50.326-08:002011-03-02T20:34:50.326-08:00Welcome to the blogging world. :)Welcome to the blogging world. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4336530961470931263.post-21032517842794713612011-03-01T21:49:20.731-08:002011-03-01T21:49:20.731-08:00Welcome my friend. Nice to have another middle ag...Welcome my friend. Nice to have another middle age-ish voice in the MoHo crowd. I love our young MoHo friends, but the dearth of us mid 30s to late 40s folks is disheartening.<br /><br />A letter is a fine idea. Read some of the blogs. Many of our peers have chosen this method. Far from being cold and unfriendly, a letter would allow you to carefully express your true feelings without the pressure of a in person interaction. I highly recommend it. It's not chicken by any means. If that's the security you need to take this huge step, so be it.<br /><br />One suggestion: Can you pick out one of your siblings who might be most open to your coming out? If so, perhaps you test the waters with him or her. I won't kid you, it's a risk. It might be a disaster. But if you choose carefully, I think it won't. Then he or she would be in a position to help you with the balance of your family. Perhaps even proofread the letter.<br /><br />Just remember you are not alone. Most of your peers here have experienced, to varying degrees, what you are going through. Good luck. And again, welcome.ControllerOnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04161975934417545717noreply@blogger.com