My coming out process was a means of exploration and slowly understanding myself. I have had four different experiences through which to explore my gender and sexual identity which I feel represent me during different periods of growth. I like all four identities. I used to supress and not disclose myself, but then gradually was able to open up to friends. Meeting strangers and hearing them share their life experiences helped me understand diversity of opinion. However, I'm afraid to come out to family, due to their homophobic views. Perhaps one day I will, but I anticipate that broaching that topic is going to take a long time. Or I may never come out to them, I don't know. But for now, I'm gonna go about things at my own comfortable pace, it's faster anyway!