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Date Posted: 20:10:49 09/05/01 Wed
Author: Toni
Author Host/IP: 24.71.223.140
Subject: Here goes...*gulp*
In reply to: Michele 's message, "Hi Toni" on 11:42:27 09/05/01 Wed

Nice to read some of the same faces...*s*. I've been off meds now for a year...life hasn't been the same. April 1st, 2000 was my re-birthday I guess. I ended a very ill relationship and turned the biggest page I've yet to turn in the story of my life. Even though the signs were always staring me in the face, I was blind to a truth I wasn't capable of dealing with until that moment when I just let it all go and faced myself. It turns out that I'm gay. I was born gay and have always been gay, and only now that I have faced myself can I look at my life and understand clearly why I am who I am. I am almost 100% "out" and I now live my life walking a path of truth and love...I push fear aside at every opportunity. I'm proud of who I am and share my story with anyone who will listen. Recently, I've been published by three Canadian publications which cater to the gay and lesbian community of our country, and a fourth publication from Toronto has just informed me that they will publish some of my work in the next issue. Thru the pain of my life I've found a voice. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't count my blessings for having come out the other side of a place I truly hope I never have to go back to, virtually unscathed and emotionally sound and resonably happy.

On that note... I am making supper for a very special friend and I have to run for now. I've posted one of the pieces I've written that has been published...if anyone finds anything offensive please feel free to tell me to not share this part of my life here...I won't be offended.

In peace... Toni

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