Happy national coming out day! ❤️ 🏳️🌈
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When I came out to my family and the public, I was 40 years old. It seemed like such a ridiculous thing to have to do, at 40.. Like, why is this still a thing? Why can't it yet be just, 'dad, I'd like you meet my new partner...' or 'guess what? I met someone and they're great!'... Without all the anxiety and the hurt feelings and the fear of being rejected...
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I distinctly remember the first person who said "congratulations!" when I told them I came out... It felt soooooooooooooooooo good to have someone celebrate it with me.
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Yes! Because this is me stepping into MORE OF ME. This is a move into authentic being, of claiming power over who and what I am.
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And it is beautiful.
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So if you're wondering if you should come out, know that even if it's rocky and difficult, there are great benefits of being who you are... The relief of not having to hide, the claiming of power, the freedom to explore yourself fully... ❤️
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I also know, it's not a decision that can be made by anyone but you. You have to be ready, and YOU are the expert on when that is.
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I will be here when you're ready. Know you are beautiful, inside and out. And there is NO SHAME about being a rainbow of wondrous colours.
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And if you have come out, or are coming out today - Congratulations! ❤️ 🏳️🌈❤️
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