Hi😊 First time I came out was a “soft opening” of sorts. Picture it… 31, two kids, and one marriage down in heteroworld. Secretly dated a coworker. Confused and scared about the attraction but sure enough about my feelings to tell my mom and younger sisters. Sadly, not strong enough to come out completely after it ended. Afraid of what the rest of my family would say, not knowing any other lesbians, and living in a small town, went back in the closet and double bolted the door. Twelve years later and another heteroworld marriage down, my daughter says, “Mom, you don’t do well with men. Maybe you should go back to women.” So here I am! Almost 4 years later out and proud with support from each and every member of my large family. My first relationship after coming out lasted a year and a half, but I’ll save that story for another time 🤣 Today, I’m still trying to navigate coming out late and living in a small town with slim pickings 😊