Right, then...

[mousme]

After much wibbling, I've decided to make this *completely* public and official, and I'm going to do it in my LiveJournal for the sake of expediency and not for any other reason.

I will be happy to discuss it with anyone in person (or via some form of internet communication if you don't live in Montreal).

I'm gay.


Oh, but don't worry, it's curable. [/sarcasm] That article made me so mad I could spit.

Anyhoo, for questions, comments, issues, etc., you know where to find me. :)

No filters on this post, so everyone knows.

Comments

[sundancekid.livejournal.com]

Go you! *huggles*

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Am rather psyched now. :)

Lurve the icon, btw.

[griffen.livejournal.com]

YAYYYY PHNEEE!!!!

I'm so glad you got this brave!!!

*hugs you madly and cackles wildly*

Re:

[mousme.livejournal.com]

*huggles Griff back*

:D

[abiku.livejournal.com]

Yay! One of us! One of us!
Oh, wait...that chant it reserved for something entirely different...
Congrats on making this "first" step!

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :)

Am looking forward to most of the next steps too, I might add. :)

[striped.livejournal.com]

That's very brave of you.

Go you!

Gosh, thanks

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Wow... I never expected this much of a response. This is so cool. *bounces*

[hesadevil.livejournal.com]

*hugs of support* from across the pond. (Beatles song title - good choice)

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Heh, I was thinking it was very à propos when I posted. It was actually playing on my machine, which was even better. :)

[ex-digitalis869.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! ;}

*beam*

[mousme.livejournal.com]

*bounce*

Thank you. :)

*glomp*

[twelveeyes.livejournal.com]

Muah. 'sgreat you're brave enough to come out to everyone.

Re: *glomp*

[mousme.livejournal.com]

*glomps back*

:)

[readykatego.livejournal.com]

Hurrah for you! That is a difficult step to take, and I'm quite proud of you for doing it. :-D

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Well, so far the experience has been a positive one. Then again, I've always known that my friends rock. :)

[rah.livejournal.com]

Good for you for knowing and proclaiming who you are! :) but bad news for ya, that article seems to say it's *preventable* not curable, guess you're stuck. ;-P

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Darn. ;)

Actually, the doctor goes on to say (yes, I read the whole article in a burst of Schadenfreude) that he's worked with homosexual adults (males) "dissatisfied with their homosexuality" and has had good results after intensive therapy. *massive amounts of eyerolling here*

Every time you think society has made progress, some asshole like this comes along and destroys everyone's hard work. :P

[kimberly-a.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!!!

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :)

Re: Right, then...

[wolfieboy.livejournal.com]

Yeah! for you.

Being able to be public is a very, very good thing.

*Hugs*

Re: Right, then...

[mousme.livejournal.com]

*hugs back*

Well, mostly public. There *are* people outside of LJ whom I haven't told yet. ;)

Thanks for the support. :)

[palmir.livejournal.com]

Yay! Don't worry, we'll cure ya. I diagnose lots of sexings with the person or persons of your choice, but only when you're comfortable with them enough to do so. And details! You must share details! Else you'll never be cured!

I have no idea what you just said...

[mousme.livejournal.com]

... but it was funny anyway! XD

Hee!

I'll share details if/when there are details to share. :)

[of-evangeline.livejournal.com]

:D :D :D :D :D

*glomptackle of DOOM*

Mu ah ah ah ah.

[mousme.livejournal.com]

*tacklehugs right back*

Muah!

Thank you. :D

[vureoelt.livejournal.com]

I know I'm supposed to make a big hoopla about this... but I'll wait until I get a chance to do so in person. ;) Go, you! ;)

[mousme.livejournal.com]

No need for major hoopla, but it was something that needed to be said. :)

(It also explains a lot, dammit! ;) )

Thanks for the vote of confidence sweetie. (I will be commenting in your LJ soon, having read your entries, most likely tomorrow).

[here-in-spain.livejournal.com]

Seriously? That is so awesome you've gotten the courage to come out like this! *huggles you*

*huggles you more*

:D

Eeek!

[mousme.livejournal.com]

*huggles back*

Thanks. :)

I'm quite overwhelmed by everyone being so fabulous at this point.

[mhw.livejournal.com]

Bravo! Well done! Hoorah!

*does a happy dance*

[mousme.livejournal.com]

*schnoogles Kay*

You've been a brick, old man. Thank you for everything. :)

[slipjig.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! *insert clip of 2,000 kilt-and-woad-clad Scottish warriors waving sticks and shouting, "Freedom!"* A thousand blessings to you!

[mousme.livejournal.com]

w00t!

*ogles the kilts as she still likes kilts —they're marvellous garments*

Thank you. *blush*

Go you!

[ingenuemuse.livejournal.com]

Hey, groovy hun.

*hugs*

Applause

[ipanicked.livejournal.com]

the crowd goes wild!

*Ipanicked sits down in relief*

*Ipanicked, who doesn't really care, speculates about how david will take it*

*After much consideration, Ipanicked, who, BTW, can't refer to himself in any form other than the third person, wishes you the best of luck with your parents. Not that they can be any wierder than they are already, though perhaps living away from home has helped."

[meallanmouse.livejournal.com]

:: hugs ::

[mousme.livejournal.com]

*hugs back*

Muah!

What slipjig said...

[fearsclave.livejournal.com]

...and does this mean I can ogle chicks with impunity in your presence now ;)?

*ducks*

*runs*

*hides*

Hey! We can ogle chicks together now!

Re: What slipjig said...

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Respectful ogling is just fine.

Saying that a girl is a hottie/drop-dead gorgeous/absolutely beautiful is acceptable, but going on and on about how "stacked" she is or making inappropriate and/or crude sexual remarks is right out.

I know you were joking, but occasionally a reminder of boundaries is good. :)

And to answer your second question: yes, but you have to clear it with Suzanne first. When I hear it from the horse's mouth that it's okay for you to ogle, then I'll ogle with you to your heart's content. :)

[coco-bean.livejournal.com]

::hugz::

That's great hun. I'm so proud! You rock!

^.^

[mousme.livejournal.com]

*beam*

Thank you. It means a lot, you know. :)

[caitlin.livejournal.com]

Yay for you for your bravery and courage.

And, really, while it IS good for you, I don't care what orientation you are. You're still a cool person!

C.

[mousme.livejournal.com]

*bounce*

Caitlin thinks I'm cool! w00t!

:D

*Happy Dance*

Thank you so much. :)

[sadillac.livejournal.com]

::hug::

Congratulations on making your stand.

I hafta admit, though. . .I'm a little upset you're off the list. ;^)

Aww...

[mousme.livejournal.com]

That's so sweet!

You're such a woobie. *cuddles and hugs*

[zipotle.livejournal.com]

Neato.

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Heh. That was mostly my reaction too. :)

[many-angled-one.livejournal.com]

*blinks* *huggles* It's one thing coming out to people & friends online & another to come out to people you know in real life! Eep, you done both! Hope nobody gives you hassle for it, they probably wont though :) I knew you liked girlies anyway so its not a HUGE surprise.

As for your link...what bullshit. There was a boy that was horribly genitally mutilitated during an operation or circumsision and the doctors thought it best he should be brought up as a she. So they did and gave him hormoes and everything, treating him as a woman. Basically it screwed with his head, he/she thought she was gay but in reality was just hetrosexual because she was really a man. Genetics vs Treatment/society.... Genetics won.

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Gosh, thanks. I just felt it would be easier letting everyone know in one fell swoop rather than go through the process of telling everyone individually.

Also, it felt like "coming out" in the traditional way, i.e. one on one and making a big announcement, was making a bigger deal out of this than it really is. I mean, no one would make a fuss if I were hetero, so why make a fuss if I'm homosexual? I'm just looking forward to the day when no one has to "come out" but can be gay from the moment they realise they are and that's that.

Did that make any sense at all? Geh. Am sick and have had no caffeine. Bad combo.

Anyway, I don't think it came as a huge surprise to a lot of people. In fact, I'm pretty sure many of my friends said to themselves "It's about bloody time!" but there you go. ;)

I heard the story of that boy. Talk about screwing up someone's life just because you made a mistake during an operation! Doctors above all should know not to play God. X(