Unchartered Territory

So I took a step of faith this week. I had a very long conversation with a family member about some very personal thoughts and feelings, and to my surprise... was actually met with understanding and compassion. Totally not the reaction I was was expecting, and I really never set out to have this conversation - it just kinda happened. Very interesting to say the least. It's weird having someone else know my thoughts, know my struggles. I feel very vulnerable. I feel like at any moment, my "secret" could be out. My skeletons could be ripped from my closet and cast out into the middle of the room for the whole world to see, and I have no control over it - this family member does. This is a very strange place for me to be. I guess all we can do now is buckle up and hold on and see what happens.