Ernest Neeley:  

Life Life has many transistions, and this latest one for me is a doozer. My wife and I split and I am living alone in Modesto, still near my kids to support them and help see them through their middle and high school years. As many of my old friends already know, I'm a gay guy. My wife and I made a good run at making it work for many years, but for personal reasons decided to call it quits. We never had any secrets. I'm now enjoying life as a gay guy in Modesto, California. So far it reminds me of Alice in Wonderland's story - very Surreal. I'm enjoying being open and honest about that part of me, not having to hide it or pretend like it's not there. I'm also making an incredibly high number of friends, which I lacked and longed for for so many years. Unfortunately, the gay life can be very lonely, yet the "community" seems to make up for it in support and friendship. I've already made a couple of really close friendships wi...Expand for more