*Warning - details of a situation that might trigger*

Hi all...

So as some of you may know, i recently came out as bisexual after years of knowing that this was my true sexuality.

I decided the next step was to gradually come out to my friends and family and i thought maybe the best place to start was by opening up to my nearest and dearest friend. We have known each other so long i practically consider her a sister.

So this morning i sat down and told her...

And im just devastated by her reaction. She looked horrified for a couple of minutes and then just when speechless. I tried explaining to her that this is what ive known for a very long time it just took me a while to accept it and i wanted to tell her because i care about her and love her as my friend. She then just stood up and sneered at me; 'i never expected this from you, i mean i knew you were sick, just not like this...' i didn't know what to say i just gawped at her tearfully so she gathered up her stuff and stormed out.

I must have cried solidly for about 2 hours (not to mention the amount of SI this lead too later on) - i mean i never expected my coming out to be universally accepted but im just so sad about this. I love this girl dearly and as my oldest friend i really thought she understood me. I know i shouldn't just expect her to be comfortable with it - and i don't - but i must admit i thought she wouldn't be quite so angry...

i am respectful of her feelings though and im not mad at her im just scared ive lost her forever. I really hope she comes round and was just shocked - im gunna leave her for a while to come to terms with it but if she doesn't then i guess theres nothing more i can do

Sorry for the long post, i guess i just needed to vent - thanks for listening.