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Ok guys, this is gunna be a long post but I'll try to shorten it the best that I can.

I am 35 years old and I just came out to my family 5 and a half years ago when my mom walked into my house. Its not as it seems. I had ACCIDENTALLY over dosed on my pills - I took 4 ambien when I meant to take 4 anxiety pills at 10mg each. My GF called 911, got rushed to the hospital and spent the night. I dont remember hardly anything, obviously. When I got home the next day and was still in a dream-like state, I called my mom and told her I had been in the hospital the night before and to let me be because I was going to sleep. My live-in hidden girlfriend was here and was sitting in bed watching tv and eating cereal while I slept my pills away. Mom let herself in with her key - saw alyssa - and tried to leave. She was pissed and devestated. She now knew her daughter was gay and didn't take it well for quite some time. Don't worry, all is good now and she loves my girlfriend. We have now been together for 6 and a half years.

So I have a grandma that lives in Seattle and is very political and proper. Ive never told her about my girlfriend and honestly, never planned to. My younger cousin came out when I was about 14 (when I first started realizing my sexuality) and I was told by my aunt that my grandma disowned my cousin because he was gay. I then never planned on telling my grandma. Now, she is my only grandma left and I still would not tell her because I didn't want to lose her love, even though we live far far away and talk only a few times a year. Lots of family drama, she moved away, I dont blame her.

I called her tonight because I have a cousin who was literally on her death bed due to covid and wanted an update. Grandma then told me that she found out a different cousin of mine is gay. And guess what!? She doesn't care!!! So, I told her. Omg, I told her. Like 30 minutes ago, I told my 86ish year old grandma that I like women. I never in my life would have thought I would do this. But I did, and she was soooooo cool about it! In fact, she was mad that I didn't tell her sooner and she wanted to know everything. Well, not everything, get your mind out of the gutter! Lol! She is now like my biggest cheerleader and is so happy for me. I just can't believe this at all.

That's the super long story... short. Obviously there is way more to it. But it doesn't matter. What matters is that I have a huge weight lifted off my shoulder and that my grandma accepts and loves me for who I really am. I couldn't be happier right now!!!

So here is the contest...

1.) DBAD! This is a happy contest!

2.) Tell me your coming out story (if you have), or tell me how you plan to come out (if you havent). If you need a supportive friend no matter your position in your journey, whatever it may be, im here! Please private message me, I will not judge you and I will always be here for you!!! If you are straight but support the LGBTQ community - that's great too! Tell me how you support the community!

3.) Have something pride related on your list - $20 or less.

4.) Link your wishlist because im on mobile - sorry mods!!!

5.) Be in the US - sorry friends in other places. I haven't figured all that out yet!

6.) Use the words "gay pride" for the randomizer, in case I can't pick a winner. Which I'm sure I won't be able to.

7.) You don't have to but - feel free to talk amongst yourselves and tag people. Its great to gain more people on your team that will always support you!

This contest will end sometime on Sunday. I'm not sure what time yet, but I wanna give you all a chance to talk and help each other!

One love!!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜