Thank you so much for writing this. As a 49-year-old queer woman (who didn't even kiss another woman until I was 40!) who is finally getting the chance to live life as my true self, your writing deeply resonated with me. I keep worrying that it's "too late." Intellectually, I know it's not and would never tell anyone else that. I've been out as bi for several years to close friends (and have had several one-off experiences with women), and have a fairly large circle of queer people in my life, but lived my entire adult life with cis-male partners. I'm finally flying solo and have a lovely lady in my life (we also have a decent-sized age gap!) who's already showing me it's not too late. Next up: Coming out to my immediate family... Why is that part so tough?
I completely hear you, and empathize. I can tell you that after fully doing that last thing this past year, I feel so much freer. The anticipation was so much worse. I'm glad to hear you have community. That is what has sustained me, and I'm glad this post could help!
Laurie. Wow. I hope this post was as cathartic for you as it sounds like it was. So happy for you and this newfound peace with yourself. It’s a beautiful place to be. 💜
I am most thrilled that it has created some connection & encouraged others to share their stories -- still the best thing about this internet we've been on for so many years, I think! Thank you for reading and commenting, Liz. It means a lot!
Thank you so much for writing this. As a 49-year-old queer woman (who didn't even kiss another woman until I was 40!) who is finally getting the chance to live life as my true self, your writing deeply resonated with me. I keep worrying that it's "too late." Intellectually, I know it's not and would never tell anyone else that. I've been out as bi for several years to close friends (and have had several one-off experiences with women), and have a fairly large circle of queer people in my life, but lived my entire adult life with cis-male partners. I'm finally flying solo and have a lovely lady in my life (we also have a decent-sized age gap!) who's already showing me it's not too late. Next up: Coming out to my immediate family... Why is that part so tough?
I completely hear you, and empathize. I can tell you that after fully doing that last thing this past year, I feel so much freer. The anticipation was so much worse. I'm glad to hear you have community. That is what has sustained me, and I'm glad this post could help!
Laurie. Wow. I hope this post was as cathartic for you as it sounds like it was. So happy for you and this newfound peace with yourself. It’s a beautiful place to be. 💜
I am most thrilled that it has created some connection & encouraged others to share their stories -- still the best thing about this internet we've been on for so many years, I think! Thank you for reading and commenting, Liz. It means a lot!
I loved this, Laurie. xoxo
What a generous glimpse of your journey to freedom. Thank you for sharing it.
Thank you, Asha!
Beautiful! Thank you for writing it and sharing it ❤️
Thanks for your support, Kimberly!
Great article Laurie!!! Happy Pride, now and always! 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈❤️
THIS is #queerjoy 🌈 Thanks for sharing this, you're awesome
I'm glad that came through, Alex. :) It's been a wonderful discovery at this point in my life. Thank you for reading, you're awesome too!