Should I come out?

[happyguy09]

I have given hints but nothing more

[sovereign]

I have given hints but nothing more

It depends on to whom and if you're willing to risk this particular and connected relationships to the rather slim chance of being somewhat accepted by that person and to have the relief of your own openness. Make no mistake, no one will ever be able to relate to your experience as a fellow pedophile. It's your decision and you'll have to make it alone.

[Zmap]

I wouldn't do it. This is the curse we have to live with quietly and something to keep in mind is once you say the words you can never take them back. The therapist will write it down and even if they take it well others in the future may not. It's something no will understand and you will be treated differently. I'm sorry friend, it's torture but it's the world we live in. There's too much hate and misunderstanding towards our kind. If you must, you best think really hard on who. If you have a best friend maybe them but it could destroy that relationship. I refuse to tell my best friend do to her past trauma and knowing I'll lose that connection.

[bnkywuv]

I've only come out to one member of my family because I know he would be supportive. My ex-mom? Hell fucking no! She'd have me burned alive at the stake for a family BBQ if she found out!

KNOW who you're coming out to! If you get a strong feeling they might not be supportive, don't. Trust me, your life might be a nightmare for not coming out, but coming out could turn out to be a living hell AND a nightmare.