just finished reading it in 1 setting. Amazing stories by amazing individuals. These are people who have come out of the closet. It's kinda sad as well because 2 of them who shared about their lives with their partners had broken up with their partners since. Do their testimony count as much now?
At the back of the book, I saw a summary of a basic model of coming out. I thought that's interesting. Sharing it now:
Self-recognition as a gay person -> Disclosure to people (usually to people who are perceieved to be affirming) -> Socialisation with other gay people -> Positive self-identification -> Integration into life and acceptance of self.
I guess I am at the beginning of the last stage now. Sometimes, I like to be out to others, but I guess I do not yet have the courage to come out to everyone at this moment in time. Sllllloooooowwwwwlllllly I guess.
.
No comments:
Post a Comment