New Web Site Launched, OutNotes.com, a Place to Share 'coming out' Letters

The site is already receiving letters of appreciation from people who have already come out, and others who are still struggling to come out:

"These letters brought tears to my eyes because I understand that these people are bearing their souls at the expense of everything they hold dear. I wish them all well and only hope that they have an easier time of it than I did."

OutNotes.com has begun to grow in size; as letters have begin to pour in since yesterday's launch. The letters vary considerably: from short and to the point, to heart-wrenchingly said, to humorous and witty.

"Most people would never assume I am the way I am. You see me and I look all-american. I look like the girl next door, who's gonna fall in love with Prince Charming and go on to start a family with one golden retriever and 2.5 children.

Well I am that girl. But I won't be falling in love with Prince Charming. You see I've already fallen in love, with PrinceSS Charming. I'm a lesbian. I always have been."

The site also has a 'news' section for site related information and news from the GLBT community; allowing for further interaction with a comment enabled weblog style. The sites 'about' section sums up the purpose of the site, and points out the struggles that gay rights advocates face:

"this site is about you. it is about your friends. it is about your family. it is about your loved ones. chances are you or someone you love has struggled with their sexuality. this site is about these people breaking out of the shackles of an oppressive society and reaching out to the ones they love. it is a collection of letters written in search of acceptance. if you have come out, are struggling to come out, or had someone come out to you; this site is about you. if you aren't in any of these groups, chances are that someone is struggling with coming out to you or your community; and this site is about you.

gay rights are currently a major civil rights issue around the world. everyday gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people struggle against a bigoted society. if the letters on this site can reach out to even one person and help them realize that these are real people looking for their acceptance, then it has succeeded. if it can give inspiration to one person who is struggling with their sexuality, then it has succeeded."

http://outnotes.com