[SarahSchilling]

I feel for our Patti in her current emotional state. Being outed before you're ready can be a hard thing to deal with. How it turns out in the end is anybody's guess. Sometimes it's all for the better, and sometimes not. I sure hope Sarah's prediction of a good outcome is the way things play out.

It does highlight the need to have a fallback plan should one's closet walls suddenly turn to glass. Once anyone knows about your CD/TG nature, the chances of being outed are greatly increased. I have, and continue to think about that a lot. My DW and my mom know about me, so the chances for me are even greater, even with personal assurances that my secret will be safe.

I realize I have to get the word out to my children before they hear it through the grapevine should some 'slip up' occur. It's going to happen sooner or later. I'm not as concerned about my kids knowing, as how they come to know.

Patti, if you read this, please take heart, this too will pass.

Hugs,

Clara

It was Kari's response to Patti. I don't think Patti has been very much in the closet since I've known her.

Correct me if I'm wrong, Kari.