Coming out: how and why?

[Buffymon]

Thank you, Charles

[killersmom]

A wonderful narration of your journey, Charles.
Thank you.

[tfferg]

Charles, I like your account very much, especially the way you show that coming out is a complex process that goes on over time. BTW, who are the intended readers?

[janjo]

Marvellous, Chuck.
A beautifully written acount of your life story.

[fofol]

Thank you Charles - your brief memoir is beautifully written and spot on the point.  Excellent.  Thanks again.

[donna]

That was just wonderful, Charles!  Beautifully written and heartfelt.  I'm sure it will be an inspiration to those who read it.  Thanks so much for sharing it with us here. 

[chuckyv]

Charles, I like your account very much, especially the way you show that coming out is a complex process that goes on over time. BTW, who are the intended readers?

The compiler is a guy called Steve, who says he intends to collect as varied a collection as possible, of coming out stories, and publish them hopefully by the end of this year. I am guessing the intended readership would be young people struggling with their own coming out issues. It may be issued through PFLAG. It is early days yet, and at present he is still  collecting and editing. I am going to ask him if I could put his contact details up here, and perhaps get an international response.

[tfferg]

Charles, I think your account has a lot to offer young people struggling with their coming out issues and it will be a very helpful contribution to a publication aimed at them and members of PFLAG.

[gnash]

how? just do it.

why? because silence = death.


zachary quinto came out the other day. publicy. here's part of his "why":

"when i found out that jamey rodemeyer killed himself - i felt deeply troubled. but when i found out that jamey rodemeyer had made an it gets better video only months before taking his own life - i felt indescribable despair. i also made an it gets better video last year - in the wake of the senseless and tragic gay teen suicides that were sweeping the nation at the time. but in light of jamey's death - it became clear to me in an instant that living a gay life without publicly acknowledging it - is simply not enough to make any significant contribution to the immense work that lies ahead on the road to complete equality."
   
                    --Zachary Quinto, via wikipedia



let's repeat that again, shall we?

...living a gay life without publicly acknowledging it -
is simply not enough to make any significant contribution
to the immense work that lies ahead on the road
to complete equality.

especially for people in the public eye, where the responsibility to help change public perception of gays is paramount... IMHO.

[CellarDweller115]

Zachary Quinto Deeply Moved by Outpouring Support From Fans

Zachary Quinto is thankful for the support he received from fans after he publicly discussed his sexual orientation. The actor, who is famous for his portrayal of Sylar on "Heroes", came out as a gay man in a recent interview with New York magazine. After earning praises from fans for his decision, he took to Twitter to express his gratitude.

On Sunday, October 16, the 34-year-old wrote on his account that he was overwhelmed by the support. "i have spent the day in awe of this outpouring of support and resonance," so he tweeted. In the same posting, he added, "we. are. in. this. together. NEVER FORGET! i am deeply moved."

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00044534.html



Now....when are we gonna see a pic of the boyfriend? 

[gnash]

i'll have to add him on twitter.

[Lyle (Mooska)]

I read that info about Jamey Rodemeyer and then not too long afterwards saw this:

Jamie Hubley, Gay 15-Year-Old Ottawa, Canada Teen
Commits Suicide, Cites Depression, School Troubles
Last post is heartbreaking

Article HERE

I dont want my parents to think this is their fault either…
I love my mom and dad : ) Its just too hard. I don't want to wait 3 more
years, this hurts too much. How do you even know It will get better?
Its not.

OMG, how do we stop this?

[tfferg]

Hell!!!

[janjo]

Poor, poor, lad, and all so unnecessary.

[Nikki]

What a tragic story.  After Clementi's suicide people bemoaned his death, the bullying, etc...  Why is it always too late -- why can't it be stopped before more young lives are cut off in loneliness and despair?