I'm not functional, I just play one on TV.

[raybear]

Now I know I'm not exactly the poster child for happy parental communication, but lately there have been several folks contemplating coming out letters to family, so in case any one is curious, I posted my coming out letters almost exactly a year ago here in my livejournal. So if you're looking for examples of what (not?) to do....or just for random support or fyi.....

Click here.

Comments

[torreycanyon.livejournal.com]

That's a great letter, Ray.

I'm feeling almost sufficiently inspired to stop avoiding things and write my second follow-up letter. When it comes to facing forward and saying difficult things, it helps to hear other people taking their own deep breaths.

Congratulations on your year.

[raybear.livejournal.com]

you know, I've been trying to write my follow-up letter too. Avoidance is such a rich dish and I have such a sweet tooth. Perhaps my courage from the past can help motivate me in the present....

Oh, and congrats on the chin whiskers. I know you're currently doing the clean-shaven thing, but I too am very fond of my patch under my chin. Especially when I'm stroking it pensively...

[nineinchlovely.livejournal.com]

I THIIIINK you should make me have a goatee and a soulpatch. So.....make it happen.

*laugh*


Or..just patiently listen to me bitch about it. muahamuaha. okay. I promise I'ma simmah down nah.