tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431225092368854506.post8175183689596441447..comments2023-04-05T08:30:36.975-04:00Comments on Camlin's Crooked Line: we don't discuss thatAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07874329165667110488noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431225092368854506.post-75679744200349237462008-12-06T12:09:00.000-05:002008-12-06T12:09:00.000-05:00You do it in little bits and you keep doing it -in...You do it in little bits and you keep doing it -in little bits. It's never over really not in your lifetime.<br><br>And the only acceptance one really needs is their own -- one must never wait or rely on that from others.<br><br>You are your own parent, spouse, friend, sister -- you can be and from *that place* you will accept yourself and others will be more accepting of you.<br><br>NOW ...Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09511412915776745826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431225092368854506.post-8270653216179958822008-12-04T10:08:00.000-05:002008-12-04T10:08:00.000-05:00When I came out to my family I did it on a more on...When I came out to my family I did it on a more one on one basis. It took months, more than a year, in many cases for my family to really process it and see me in this new way. It took a long time for me to see me in that new way without any shift in thinking, without it jarring me. I'm sure you don't have time to read a year's worth of my own rambling but I have recently been downWrites Like A Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11562161656169543808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431225092368854506.post-34222972032496084582008-12-03T15:29:00.000-05:002008-12-03T15:29:00.000-05:00I think it's unfair of your parents to put tha...I think it's unfair of your parents to put that stipulation on how you come out to your other relatives. Say whats in your heart to them - your own way. I know it's difficult but you are very brave. Don't beat yourself up on timing. You'll do it!trinity2http://trinity2.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431225092368854506.post-30642827407812294492008-12-02T22:43:00.000-05:002008-12-02T22:43:00.000-05:00I can't pretend to know how you're feeling...I can't pretend to know how you're feeling right now and I wouldn't begin to know what kind of advice to give you in regards to this matter. Just know that you have nothing to hide, nothing to be embarrassed about and there is nothing wrong with you. Far-away hugs to you as you navigate your way through this difficult time. You'll come out stronger on the other side!Earth Muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01487422195732102956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431225092368854506.post-62619659392301145452008-12-02T18:27:00.000-05:002008-12-02T18:27:00.000-05:00Does it have to be a formal "announcement&quo...Does it have to be a formal "announcement" to the group though? That would be intimidating for anyone. <br><br>Are there one or two people that you feel closer to that you could just have a conversation with in a more casual tone? Someone who you can approach who you feel would be fairly receptive and understanding, or at least sensitive to your feelings? Maybe you could invite one Avril Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13139777746148763206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431225092368854506.post-50504908172465995212008-12-02T17:01:00.000-05:002008-12-02T17:01:00.000-05:00It wasn't about asking permission. But, at the...It wasn't about asking permission. But, at the same time, I did not have the courage to say to my parents "I'm going to do this my way." Instead, I did what I've always done - I allowed my parents to determine the course of action, and I gave them ownership over something that is uniquely mine. Only I can determine how and when I come out - that's my perogative. My Camlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07874329165667110488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431225092368854506.post-91745699301635165592008-12-02T13:47:00.000-05:002008-12-02T13:47:00.000-05:00It almost sounds like you're waiting for permi...It almost sounds like you're waiting for permission from someone to come out. You know that you don't need your parents' permission to tell anyone you please. I think you're using that as an excuse to give in to your fear of rejection. You don't need for your family or anyone else to accept your sexuality, this is about being able to live your truth authentically. Avril Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13139777746148763206noreply@blogger.com