Moving onward and upward.

One day I may get it right to blog with any kind of regularity........but in the mean time,

Life has moved along at break neck speed. I am happier now than I have been perhaps in years.

My first order of business post divorce has been to work on opening those closet doors. The person I most feared outing myself to with consideration was my brother. His rejection would close to detroy me. With this in mind, I approached a Non-Profit who was able to put me in touch with a therapist, who specialises in helping people come out of the closet. There was a delay of some weeks until I could actually get an appointment to see the therapist. My appoinment was set for a Wednesday.

Come the Tuesday night before the appointment, I could no longer contain myself. I went to my brothers place, sat him down and with difficulty told all. I spoke from the heart telling all but the intimate and sordid details. His reaction was better than I could have hoped for. He admitted he was shocked, and I could see he was uncomfortable. He was supportive though. He did quickly move on, and my "gayness" became an 800 pound gorilla in the room. At least he did not reject me. I accept he needed time to assimilate what I had told him. It is some weeks on now and all is good between us. His wife has been the very pillar of support which has also been amazing.

I have outed myself to a number of friends since then. Without exception they have stood by me. I am amazed , touched and happy. The people in my life have shown themselves to be so much more than I perhaps gave them credit for. I am truly blessed.

My life is a lot less closeted now and I am enjoying that freedom. It is nice to know I am free to be seeing in the company of man without worrying what people may think.


In other news, in recent weeks I met someone, and dare I say he is absolutely enchanting. I am more than a little smitten by him.

It is far to soon for me to contemplate something serious or longterm, but I am living in the moment and enjoying it for all it is worth. It has made me really believe that I will be able to build a new life, with someone special that is not lonely.

With my love as always
Anthony.

A Quick Check In.

Hey good blogger folk,

Thanks to all of you who keep stopping by. Your support and loyalty is much appreciated. I will post again soon. Somethings have happened in the last month that should be mentioned. I am well and loving life.

I am sure by the time any of you read this you will already know that our man Spider goes for surgery tomorrow.

These days there seems to be a ribbon for every illness out there, and you never know when someone who you know, who has touched you life may be affected. The ribbon reflected below is for Colorectal Cancer. Spider, you are much loved and thought about. I wish you a speedy reovery. People, please keep Spidey in your thoughts and prayers.

Anybody who perhaps wants to use the image to show support for Spidey or another loved one , please feel free.



Look after yourselves.
With much love
Anthony