No courage, no love?

First I wanna say sorry for my bad english…

Now I want to tell you my coming-out story.

I met my gf in a L-Word Forum. At this time (I was about 20 years old) I was not sure what I am: straight or gay. As I was a teenager I always had a crush on my teacher, trainer, angelina jolie…

In the forum we talked for hours and were from the outset on a wavelength. Unfortunately only virtually, because she lived 500 miles away of me. At that time I still went to school and she is a nurse with layer service.

It take four long months, until we saw each other for the first time in real and it was a magic moment. From the moment on I was sure: Yes, I am gay and yes, I am in love in this woman. This feelings getting fast from “fall in love” to “deep and true love”.

A year later I moved in to her and since then we live together.

Another year later I had the strength to come out at my parents and siblings. Everybody of them took it absolutely easily. I love my family for that and they accept my gf on my side.
Our relationship started five years ago and I am still in love with Julia.

I was really afraid of the coming-out, above all, before the reactions, however, I am glad that I have gone the step.
I hope that many of you also have the courage to risk something and openly can stand to your love.

Next summer we are going the second time together in the states and wanna stay a few days in LA. If you have some insider-tips where we can stay or in which club we can go to make party so please let me know.

Now I wish all of you a good night.
Love,
Steffi (from GT/NRW – Germany)