Coming Out

I have had several experiences, both good and bad of Coming Out of the Closet. I still remember the very first time I came out of the closet. It was to a trusted friend who encouraged me to be honest with myself. When I first came out. I had mixed feelings but as I finally outed myself to him, I begun feeling empowered. I decided to set a goal, the goal was to be completely out. I knew I was looking at several obstacles but I knew I could overcome them. I decided to come out to several groups before actually coming out to my family.
I came out to several close friends and classmates who accepted me as who I was. I felt even more empowered and confident in my identity. I then came out to my teachers who accepted me as I was. Some of them even offered advice to be confident in myself. I was prepared to come out to my family.
When the time came, I decided to tell my mom and her family because I felt closer to her than my father. I came out to them, there was some tension but they eventually accepted me as I was. However, my Father and his family was the completely opposite, they blasted it. I decided that I could not convince them to accept me as I am, I decided to leave it for a while. I just wish I could hear " You are my son, no matter who you are" Gay or not Gay, you are welcome.