Lesbians Seeking Your Best Life!

To Lesbians seeking the best life,Happy New Year to all of you! I have been having a busy new year so far. Guess what, my partner threw me a surprise birthday party this weekend and it was great. I normally would NOT like it, but it turned out great. It was at our house and was very relaxed. I was kind of out of it, as I don't like being the center of attention, but... My wonderful children, spouses, and grandchildren were there and I always love seeing them, and some very good friends were there. And I guess it was great that I didn't have to organize - I just walked into it. There were gay people and straight people there, but I was so impressed by the network of people that I have built in my life. My partner was great, her 2 teen-age boys were great, and my children and friends - all accepting of everyone. There was no division there, no judgment or discrimination. That's the best! And I really do appreciate that and am grateful. Yes, it can happen. If you are at early stages of fear and indecision, I'm here to let you know that it's okay. Start with where you are at, and you will know what to do next if you listen to your gut. Don't let others tell you what you should do. And don't jump, share, tell before you are ready. But don't let fear immobilize you, because, as in Dan Savage's book, even if it starts out bumpy, "It Does Get Better." For me, I think the bumpiest part was telling people that have known me for years, and now, all of a sudden, I am gay. They don't really get that. Some feel betrayed. But everyone I have in my life and where I worked, are fine with it. It helps that I work in a social services field. People tend to be accepting. But each time I go to tell someone, I have some fear. Right now, after being out to many for 10 years, there is a teacher I need to tell as she keeps trying to befriend me, but she also says very conservative ideas, and I'm not sure she will be okay. I don't mind if she can't be okay, but it is STILL hard to tell her.
Chris
Automatic Profit Machine
Empower Network