It's funny, but I'm not out to my parents, either. I just haven't gotten brave enough to do it yet (an I'm a bit older than you). I feel that it's coming soon - and I bet my Father has already figured it out. It's one of those things that I just haven't gotten around to conveniently "mention" in my LJ.
I've got a couple of things going for me at work. I've been there for almost four years, and have worked my way into management, and the office is rather gay friendly. It makes it a lot easier. I've just gotten to the point where trying to cover up wasn't worth it - and just silly when many others were out.
I grew up in a small suburb town - no one's supposed to be gay there, because it's a perfect world, right? I would definitely be much more wary about being out in that small community, and I understand that you fear it would get back to your parents.
Take your time. (though waiting till your 35 might be a bit extreme - but you have gotten a lot farther in knowing who you are than I was at your age) Make sure that you are secure enough with yourself before you make the jump!
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Date: 2002-11-28 09:01 pm (UTC)I've got a couple of things going for me at work. I've been there for almost four years, and have worked my way into management, and the office is rather gay friendly. It makes it a lot easier. I've just gotten to the point where trying to cover up wasn't worth it - and just silly when many others were out.
I grew up in a small suburb town - no one's supposed to be gay there, because it's a perfect world, right? I would definitely be much more wary about being out in that small community, and I understand that you fear it would get back to your parents.
Take your time. (though waiting till your 35 might be a bit extreme - but you have gotten a lot farther in knowing who you are than I was at your age) Make sure that you are secure enough with yourself before you make the jump!