I was married, I am a father, and I was in the closet for most of my life. My story lays out my thoughts through the years; the denial, the excuses, and lies. I was my own victim of stereotypes, and self-denial; my longing to be accepted and loved. Even if that meant sacrificing my [...]
It just feels good
It just feels good. What I mean by that is that it feels good to not “be in the closet”. I do not want to get into how I knew aspect. So….. after I came to the decision of coming public with it, I simply just started including it in conversation. I would just say [...]
Michigan Reporter gives advice
Matthew Shutler writes a perspective piece on coming out of the closet. He tells his experience of the process of coming out and gives advise for those who are considering it. I recently “came out of the closet” and, to my surprise, the world outside my little charade hasn’t changed much — except for a [...]
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