Hi, I am recently out, divorced and at times wigging out! I was in such a large closet I didnt think I would see light. Well as time went by the closet became fuller and finally the junk pushed me into the open. I am relieved at times but at times if certain things were different, I would still be redecorating the closet to fit my needs. I have 4 kids and now will be moving out soon. I am at the beginning of a scary road, but the meds seem to help and the support of my family. Does anyone live in the NW suburbs of Chicago? Or in Chicago? It would be nice to meet and see others living the same things to commiserate with. Onward and upward!

Dave

hi dave,
change is scarey. just love your kids and try to work with your ex and you will be fine.
bob

Hi, Dave, and welcome to GF. I've been here for over four years and want you to know that you're not alone, although your situation will, of course, be specific to you

Bob is right... your children come first. Hopefully, your wife will work with you in that respect... sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't... The important thing is to always take the high road, even if you get slammed a little along the way. I'm not saying, at all, that you should ever apologize for who you are, but you have to understand that your actions now effect your family... be honorable... that's the best advice I can give you...

Okay, enough preaching... welcome, and feel free to be as vocal as you like around here... most of us have been through the same thing!!!! You'll find lots of support!!!

All the best,

Smokey

Welcome, Dave!

GF is a great place to participate in, (Or even read from the sidelines!). My ex is not the most tolerant person, but always sacrifices her personal for my son. I do the same. It just seems that that is the way it should be.

That said.. he is coming today for a visit (with my Dad and Sis) and this time... I am not removing the portrait of my boyfriend and I, nor removing my Pride Flag. We shall see if he even asks questions, (Which I won't lie about, but will offer just answers to what he asks..)

He is going to be 10 and my ex and I disagree as to when he should be told I am gay. The sooner the better, I think.

Anyways, Wilkommen!