Springfield, Virginia (1982)
While I look like a happy go lucky teenager, that was just not the case at this time. I was in such turmoil about my sexuality, I often contemplated hurting myself.
Thankfully, I soldiered through it all, and I am now a successful CFO of a
multi-million dollar company. And my partner and I will soon celebrate our
16 year anniversary, and life is so, so very good now.
If I only could have know all that was awaiting me back then! :-)
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4 comments:
Wow! That's a heck of a car! You're about 6 years younger than me, and I drove a fricking 66 Ford Fairlane at the time. No bumper stickers. I was conflicted because others in my church youth choir were known as "gay" and I knew I was, but was scared to death of actually being out. It's not like anyone didn't accept them, they were 100% accepted and a part of our very close knit group.
I am so happy for you having a long term partner. I wish I'd come out sooner and had the same. Love those abs, by the way! Great story.
Peace <3
Jay
Russ - does your last name begin with the letter C? If so, I think you know my husband who is the same age and also grew up in Springfield!
You were and I'm sure ARE quite the hottie!
Have you ever made an "it gets better" video? I'm sure that with your story you'd make a very good one!
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