You're an inspiration. I am a spiritual person, but not involved in organized religion. I am dating someone right now. I have a wonderful boyfriend, and it's been going great. Thank you for your question.
Most gay teens report being harassed by their peers.
Yet reaction from your friends, family and community seems to have been overwhelmingly positive. So the framework was there. I get nervous coming out to new people at work. But having to come out is an obstacle that many gay people always face. It is something that you should look forward to doing, because you enlighten people and let them know a truly wonderful part of you.