Hya All, William here again.
I just wanted to write some more of my “mini-autobiography” again.
It has been a few months since I wrote on here last. I have attended one Friday night meeting when David (?) from Hillsong was talking about his life.
About three to four months ago, I attended a workshop through ACON (Aids Council of NSW). It was a 6 week course for gay men between the ages of 25-45 (or similar ages).
We chose various topics to talk about. While some of it could have been handled better by the leaders, it was a still a beneficial time for me.
I have made three good friends out of that group that I continue to see, so that’s one blessing: I finally have several gay friends in my life.
As of today (Thursday 9 August 2007), I have just finished reading Anthony’s book, “A Life of Unlearning”.
I read it one week. I had just finished reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, also in one week when I finally bought Anthony’s book from the Darlinghurst Bookshop.
(The fact that I have read two books in one week each is amazing for me! LOL I haven’t read books that quickly in years…)
I definitely appreciated his story. While only about half of his experiences are my experiences, I can still relate a lot. I am just about 35 but, fortunately(!), I have never got married or had children. I have spared myself that or been spared that (destructive) experience. I do want children one day, some how, but this time in my life is not the right time.
I came out late, at 27, which maybe was good in some ways. If I had known I was gay in my teens, I probably would have been dead many years ago.
In having gone through that ACON course and having read Anthony’s book, I am more comfortable with myself.
I am not completely happy with where I am in my life but even compared to 6-18 months ago, I DEFINITELY in a better place but still have some more work to go in my emotional life.
I have been out several times on Oxford St with my new friends and once with Anthony and the gang after that Friday night meeting I went to.
There is a lot more I feel that I want to write but this is what has come out for now.
So until Part III, have a good one.
wilzy30
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