DEAR DEIDRE: When I wrote to you I was struggling to come to terms with my sexuality.
I was young, confused and terrified of the reality of being gay.
I didn’t know what to do and I was worried sick about how my family and friends would react.
I’m 25 and male and I wrote to you five years ago asking for help.
You told me that being gay was nothing to be ashamed about.
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You also told me not to worry about how my family and friends would react and assured me that when I told them in my own time, if they were truly meant to be in my life they would accept me too.
You also suggested I read your support pack Gay Resources and contact LGBT Foundation (lgbt.foundation, 0345 3 30 30 30) for emotional support.
I decided to stop worrying and to go with my feelings. Since then I have met a lovely man and even gone as far as introducing him to my family.
Thank you for giving me the confidence to accept myself.
DEIDRE SAYS: I’m so pleased to hear that you now feel free to be yourself and have been able to tell those close to you.
I wish you the best of luck with your relationship.