...And I mean it. Thank you. All of you. Yes, even you.

You made this a heck of a lot easier than it could have been. You all helped me, some of you more than you even realize. And... Gah. Jeez. I forgot where I was going with this...

I guess, just... wow. I am so glad to have you all. Because it could be so much worse. And if I hadn't shown up here, it probably would have been.

*throws rainbows* I'm glad your parents are cool with it.

Hell yeah, mate! Hell yeah!

Aw hell yeah mate!

Good on ya, man, for being bold enough to come out, like that. It's a hard thing to do, it is, and you're a legend for having done it. And good bloody on your parents for taking it so well.

I'd reckon it's a big deal, it is, considering you reckon it's a big deal. It'd be nice if it wasn't but, that's how it is, innit? Still, good bloody on ya!

Well good for you, I'm glad your folks were so accepting.

And don't worry about "coming out" here, I don't think anyone minds.

As in, in a perfect world, you shouldn't have to worry about acceptance from the ones caring about you or you care about regarding who you are, it should go without saying.

Happy for you that it turned out well in the end.

If you need to vent about any 'phobes in your community or are looking for a way to deal with them, I could try to help.

-Twistey

It's a big deal to you, so it's a big deal. {= ) I'm so glad your parents are supportive and that the PPC could be a place of support and encouragement for you, too. I hope it continues to be so. You are welcome, you are accepted, and you are loved, for exactly who you are. Even as that evolves and changes over time, as it does for us all.

And that goes for anyone else out there who's struggling with their identity, too.

~Neshomeh