tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34239589.post5865159873995192803..comments2024-03-27T11:00:44.652-05:00Comments on Michael-In-Norfolk - Coming Out in Mid-Life: Finding Self-AcceptanceMichael-in-Norfolkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06330888799107186550noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34239589.post-79189213246815821292008-07-02T08:09:00.000-05:002008-07-02T08:09:00.000-05:00Uncle Logo,What you say is so very true. Only in ...Uncle Logo,<BR/><BR/>What you say is so very true. Only in retrospect do I believe I can full appreciate what being in the closet does to one. It certainly made me a far less loving and pleasant person to be around.<BR/><BR/>I agree with you that those in the closet need to summon the courage to make a change even though it may be difficult. Finally finding a sense of self-worth is beyond price.<BR/><BR/>Moreover, if everyone in the closet came out, I believe it would revolutionize the way gays are viewed and speed us all towards full acceptance.Michael-in-Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06330888799107186550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34239589.post-77231194235675698782008-07-02T06:30:00.000-05:002008-07-02T06:30:00.000-05:00Good morning Michael,This post catapulted my mind ...Good morning Michael,<BR/><BR/>This post catapulted my mind back to my own struggle to gain self awareness and respect. More importantly, it reminded me of how far I've come in being a more loving, accepting person. All through my life until I came out, I was an angry, self-pitying, unhappy man whose negativity and anger was directed not only towards myself but also towards those I loved. It wasn't until I finally understood that not being who I was was creating most of the unhappiness I felt and caused. I personally can attest that the closet is an insidious, negative place to be. I thank God that my family and good friends never gave up on seeing the good in me. While I can never take away the pain and angst I caused, I have over the past few years been able to "re-make" myself into a more loving person. Without a doubt, it was my family, ex-wife, and daughters who through their acceptance and love, gave me the fortitude to become a more loving person. For all your readers who are struggling with their own acceptance, I encourage them to come out of the closet no matter how difficult. Being true to yourself is important not only for one's self worth, but also to create true and loving relationships.In the NY woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14305620655633470082noreply@blogger.com