| Message | Dear Bryce,
I continue to think of you and hope that you emerge from that place uninjured, and maybe even having a better sense of your true self.
I am just writing today to let you know that because of you, I just came out publicly to pretty much everyone in my life by posting on facebook. Before today, many of my friends and extended family still didn't know I was gay, and I was keeping it that way out of different fears. However, when I first read about you over a month ago (wow, I can't believe it's been that long), I almost came out on facebook back then right on the spot. I ended up chickening out again then, but finally got the courage back up today to do it.
I just wanted to let you know that it is honor of you that I have finally chosen to go full speed ahead and not live in fear anymore. Even though I was completely comfortable with myself long before this and many of my friends and my immediate family already knew, it is still very liberating to have laid all of my cards on the table now and to know that I have developed the strength to deal with whatever negative consequences come out of it. Fortunately for me, I already know I will face nothing like what you face, and I thank my lucky stars for that (as I have done ever since I read your story).
So, thank you Bryce, and my continued best wishes for peace, safety, and the best of everything life has to offer for you.
Sincerely,
John |