I first told my step mother, who helped break the news to my Dad. Turned out my brother had all along guessed the truth. Since then I've been able to tell two women at my church (one a nurse, the other a clinical psychologist) both of whom have been very kind about it, and also the pastor. Oh, and I told my music teacher, and my ex (since he's my son's father, I think he deserved to know.)

It's been easier for me now that I no longer feel it's a dirty secret. I don't run around telling everyone, but knowing I have friends and family out there who are looking out for me does really help.