I Recently Came Out, But I Still Feel Like I’m Hiding
how to handle anxiety, stress, and internalized homophobia after coming out
I highly recommend this article re: coming out. It answers so many questions, in a supportive, non-judgmental way.
– JE
I recently came out to a couple of people who are close to me, but not to everyone I know. My mom doesn’t really “get it” but the other people I’ve told have been super supportive. I’m feeling more comfortable and more confident in myself and in my identity, but I still feel like I’m hiding sometimes. I still feel like I’m dealing with a lot of internalized homophobia. I know these aren’t things that are going to change overnight, but I don’t feel like I know what I’m doing at all! And this is all on top of being 22 and trying to figure everything else out. How do I get over all of this so I can just start being me without listening to all of the noise?
Credit: Elle Bell