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[–][deleted] 7 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 0 fun8 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

This is awesome, I'm so glad your parents were understanding and accepting! Coming out to the people closest to you really does lift those invisible weights off your chest and shoulders.

[–]tacticaldyke[S] 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Thanks, I knew they’d be. Hell, my mother has told me “I’d love all my children no matter their sexuality!” pointedly so many times I’ve lost count, so wasn’t super concerned there but just opening up enough to say it is a relief. I’ve been working on being more open in general so this is a big step for me.

And, in regard to the weight, yeah. It’s so weird how much intangible things can create a sensation of physical weight on us. Stress like that just ain’t healthy! Pairing this with my move, which also comes with a promotion, feels amazing. Despite the shit show this year has been on a global scale, I feel optimistic.