I guess I am different then a lot of women who have told there story here because I have already come out to my family and every one who knows me. I am 23 years old. I have been out now for awhile. Unfortunately my story is a sad one. My family all disowned me, except for my aunt who doesn't talk to me anymore because she is to close to my mom. I was married I guess it was all a way to try and make my family happy and not to disown me. I was with him for about 3 years and I knew all the time that I was gay and that I didn't want to be with him, but how could I tell my family this? I knew that my mom would be so upset and that my dad would totally disown me. Not that I cared because I already hated my dad he was always a jerk to me and my mom. So when he disowned me I guess in a way it was better because I always wanted a reason to stay away from him. He told me for the longest time that it was a phase and that I would out grow it he would come over to my place every few months to see if I had "come to my senses yet" but to his disappointment I had not. I love who I am and I am now with a wonderful woman and it feels great to have someone who loves me and that I love so very much. It just feels so right when she holds me and touches me. She is the best thing that ever happened to me and I am so glad that I finally came out. I am just sorry that my family is not happy for me. This is my story I hope yours ends happy and you find the love of your life as I did. Good luck to all who have yet to come out.