I have read these stories for a long time now. They give me hope that someone like me can come out to my family without so much worry.

I came out to one person only, a dear friend.  He passed of cancer two years after our conversation. After his death I thought that maybe it was God who took him because I tainted him with my secret. It has weighed very heavy on my mind.

I found Latter Gay Stories randomly through google and have been amazed at the normalcy of the many stories here. They are different but so similar in ways I never could have fathomed.

Among the gay community we seem to desire the same thing and so many of you have generally happy experiences. I have always been taught in the Church that there is no happiness in the gay lifestyle. I so desperately want to be happy. I am in my sixties now and so much of my life has slipped away. Perhaps it is time to turn a new leaf and open my world to new opportunities.

I know this isn’t much of a coming out story, but it was very therapeutic to
draw these words from my mind and place them into the reality of the internet.

Thank you for the venue and opportunity to make some personal progress. At least one “old codger” appreciates what you’re doing here.

We want to hear your story—here’s how to share it with us…

Each Sunday we feature a new Coming Out Story on the Latter Gay Stories website. Coming out is an important process that is different for everyone.  Some experiences are difficult; while others are heart-warming and inspiring.

Coming out is rarely easy—but your story will help others draw inspiration and make progress by learning from your experiences.

We rely on weekly submissions to keep the Coming Out Stories alive and invite you to share your story now.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR STORY