Coming Out Project

I came out in my teens back in the 80s. I’ve heard stories of men who came out in their 30s and others who had a whale of a time coming out in their university days.

Through the years I’ve come to realise that everyone’s coming out experience is different.

Some had it easy. Others struggled.

And there are those who are still in the closet scared of discrimination. Those who struggle range from kids in their early teens to adults in their 40s and 50s.

I’ve spoken to quite a few people who’ve said they’re not out yet as they weren’t sure how accepted they will be. Others are contemplating getting married to make their family happy but seemed unhappy and really reluctant to do so.

I’ve also spoken to people who got married and subsequently left their wives and children to be honest to themselves so they could finally pursue true love and true happiness. Some of these stories turn out well with all parties getting along. Other broken families and individuals are torn apart with much bitterness and hate lingering.

I’m gathering “coming out” and “in the closet” stories from men and women in Asia and gay people around the world in hopes that sharing these will give some perspective about this journey to discovering our selves.

Hopefully it’ll help some people take small steps in coming out and help lift some weight off their shoulders. Life is about making the most of it, living it to the fullest and filling it with special memories. That’s a little hard to do when you’re hiding an important and core part of your self.

I hope to compile these stories into a “Coming Out Project” section on my blog and subsequently a website of its own.

If you would like to share your story of coming out or your thoughts about being in the closet, you can do so by completing the form below.

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