I was asked many years ago by Pink Planet if I wanted to share my coming out story. I was apprehensive at first, however I know sharing my story with others could hopefully help someone else who is also struggling.
The interview was filmed in 2011, I came out to my family in 2007. Life was different for me and my family back then. My family relationship was strained and we were all still trying to figure life out.
October 11 is #NationalComingOutDay. Coming out was the hardest, most challenging thing I ever had to do. I struggled for a long time, hiding who I truly was, trying to find the strength to let every one know my secret that I was hiding.
Little did I know that wouldn’t be the last time I had to. Almost daily, and as gay parents, we come out all the time, whether at work, or to strangers.
Now I am so proud of who I am. Proud of my life. Proud of my family. Proud of who I have become.
To anyone out there struggling please know this, it does get better. Come out on your own terms and when it is safe and comfortable for you to do so.
Please share it with someone who may be struggling and doubting them self.
We all deserve to love and to be loved.
