To start for anyone that may be concerned by the title, I’ve always considered myself an ally and I’ve supported both family and friends when they came out to me. I’ve always known that it takes a lot of trust for someone to come out like that, and I want to be the friend that they feel safe to talk with about that stuff.
I’m autistic, and I’ve recently started my journey of understanding that, my gender, and my sexuality. I’ve suspected since college that I was ace, and finally understood that about myself in the last few months. I made the first public message ever referring to myself as queer in a casual setting as a passing comment today which honestly felt a little strange, but already feels natural.
What I need help with understanding, is why should I actively tell my friends and family about it? The way I see it, I’ve always been this way and nothing will change in me between now and 10 seconds after I say something. I don’t think of it as hiding anything either, I think of it as me being me. Why do others feel the need to share with people close to them?
I just cut ties with anyone that acts like I need to come out. It’s creepy especially because in my case it’s always naive straight people that are interested in my penises life. It’s like they want to live their gayness through other people. Its such a gross vibe they put out having such a an interest in my dick. In a way… It’s gayer than gay.
I probably would have been more open if people weren’t creeps about it. It could have been natural but it’s all fucked up now.