-When did you first came out: 2009 (to my friends), 2011 (to my family)
- Who was the first person to know: A friend
- How did you feel after it: The first friend I told was totally fine with it and super supportive, but I was still super nervous and my hands were shaking. I came out to my friends one-by-one and it got easier each time. But I was still super nervous each time. After telling my family I kept wondering if I had made a mistake by coming out to them, but they took it well and are very supportive now.
- Did you lose any friends: Yes, a lot. I used to go to church and my entire church either shunned me or would go out of their way to harass me and try to make my life miserable.
Thankfully, I had another group of friends outside church who were there to support me and help me through everything.
- How is the Situation now: The situation is great now! It feels amazing to be out. I don't flaunt my gay-ness, but it is nice to know that I'm not hiding from anyone anymore.