Hear’s the Thing; note the use of the word “hear.” Alan feels that listening to others is the most crucial part of his job — and of his personal life, since it took years for Alan to say the words “I’m gay,” after finally giving in to his most inner and honest voice.Alan has been on a journey of self-discovery and embracing his authentic self, in addition to strengthening his family, career, and community relationships. “I came out in 2017, and I wanted to tell the whole story, leading up to that day four years ago.
It was a real evolution, and then all that has happened afterwards,” Alan says.The most difficult part about coming out was literally starting the process.“I began talking to family and close friends, and that was the scariest.