Hey Gay Boy

Hey Gay Boy

Share this post

Hey Gay Boy
Hey Gay Boy
Why Letting People In Still Feels So Hard (Even After Coming Out)

Why Letting People In Still Feels So Hard (Even After Coming Out)

And why that doesn’t make you broken... just human.

James Wallis's avatar
James Wallis
Jul 11, 2025
∙ Paid
14

Share this post

Hey Gay Boy
Hey Gay Boy
Why Letting People In Still Feels So Hard (Even After Coming Out)
1
Share

Coming out was supposed to be the hard part.

And in many ways, it was.
But for a lot of gay men, the real challenge comes after.
It’s the part no one talks about — the quiet, internal work of learning to let people really see you.
Not just the curated version. Not just the brave one.
The whole you.

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 James Wallis
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share