Theshigo Washidu Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 Dame Kelly Holmes has been ‘overwhelmed’ by the support she has received after coming out as gay. The 52-year-old Olympic champion, who first realised she was gay aged 17, said she finally feels free after hiding her sexuality out of fear of persecution. She came out in a candid interview with the Sunday Mirror, in which she explained she ‘needed to do this now, for me’. ‘Sometimes I cry with relief,’ she told the publication. ‘The moment this comes out, I’m essentially getting rid of that fear.’ Dame Kelly, who has been branded an ‘inspiration’ for sharing her story, has been blown away by the reaction since and revealed her journey has been recorded in a documentary for ITV which is set to air next week. Taking to Instagram, she penned: ‘The support has been overwhelming- I actually don’t think I can take it all in and process it right now! ❤️ So here it is, the start of a new chapter in my long life book.’ The sporting hero added that her late mother Pam would have been ‘so proud of my announcement’. ‘She always played me the song You Are A Superstar by Love Inc and wanted me to be truly me,’ she penned. Sharing details of her upcoming ITV film, Dame Kelly revealed: ‘This announcement is part of a journey I have been on over the past four months filming a documentary about my authentic life and how hard it has been to not be me.’ She added that the project ‘taught me so much about generational and social advancements when it comes to the LGBTQ+ world’. ‘I have been petty oblivious and ignorant about it all but I hope one day to be an authoritative voice and also that my doc helps many people on all levels,’ she continued. Dame Kelly also warned it’s an emotional watch ‘so get the tissues ordered!’ Fans rallied around the star ones again, with fashion designer Melissa Odabash writing: ‘???so happy for you darling you’re a incredible hard working fit inspiration to many.’ One fan added: ‘You have provided us with so much joy watching you on track. Nothing changes the fact you are a national hero. I am so pleased you are free to live life ?’ Another said: ‘Congratulations ??️? Inspirational and admirable to so many people. Looking forward to seeing your documentary…. Enjoy your journey ?️?’ The athlete previously struggled with her mental health because of having to hide her sexuality and had to keep several same-sex relationships she had during her time in the Women’s Royal Army Corps secret, for fear of being court marshalled. Until 2000, it was illegal for gay, lesbian, and bisexual people to serve in the British Army, Royal Navy, and RAF – and Dame Kelly feared she would still face repercussions for breaking that law during her time in the forces. She contacted a military LGBTQ+ leader in 2020 to find out if she could be sanctioned for breaking Army rules and was told she would not be. https://metro.co.uk/2022/06/19/dame-kelly-holmes-overwhelmed-by-reaction-after-coming-out-as-gay-16854116/
Severus Snape Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 Came here for a hot jock, not an old lesbian. Anyways congrats Lisbon
Apolonio ₃₄ Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, Severus Snape said: Came here for a hot jock, not an old lesbian. Anyways congrats Lisbon Omfg
RideOrDie Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 16 minutes ago, Severus Snape said: Came here for a hot jock, not an old lesbian. Anyways congrats Lisbon
Desire Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 18 minutes ago, Severus Snape said: Came here for a hot jock, not an old lesbian. Anyways congrats Lisbon
LeMésTragique Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 18 minutes ago, Severus Snape said: Came here for a hot jock, not an old lesbian. Anyways congrats Lisbon
Velvet Night Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 20 minutes ago, Severus Snape said: Came here for a hot jock, not an old lesbian. Anyways congrats Lisbon
Egon Schiele Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 34 minutes ago, Severus Snape said: Came here for a hot jock, not an old lesbian. Anyways congrats Lisbon Threads ruined by one comment teas
Enoch Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Severus Snape said: Came here for a hot jock, not an old lesbian. Very shallow. OT: good for her, live your truth Edited June 19, 2022 by Enoch
RunUpDoneUp Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 Ooo, the TEA she must have. She needs to write a tell all. Also yeah, congrats sis.
Serendipity Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 Wait she's only just come out - I thought she was a lesbian all this time
Cersei Lannister Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Severus Snape said: Came here for a hot jock, not an old lesbian. Anyways congrats Lisbon Not you being so thick that you don’t know what Dame means
Mean Trees Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Severus Snape said: Came here for a hot jock, not an old lesbian. Anyways congrats Lisbon What did you think a Dame was? And to follow your stereotypical thinking, if a man were to call himself a ''Dame'' do you think he would have been a ''hot jock''?? Probabilities are REAL.
Cutthroat Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Serendipity said: Wait she's only just come out - I thought she was a lesbian all this time So did I! When I saw that she ‘came out’ I was thinking, when was she ‘in’
Katamari Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Severus Snape said: Came here for a hot jock, not an old lesbian. Anyways congrats Lisbon Not Lisbon ot: she deserves the world and more
Symmetra Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Severus Snape said: Came here for a hot jock, not an old lesbian. Anyways congrats Lisbon —— Congrats to her
Sergi91 Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 3 hours ago, Severus Snape said: Came here for a hot jock, not an old lesbian. Anyways congrats Lisbon
Alyssa Edwards Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 6 hours ago, Severus Snape said: Came here for a hot jock, not an old lesbian. Anyways congrats Lisbon
Theshigo Washidu Posted June 21, 2022 Author Posted June 21, 2022 On 6/19/2022 at 4:40 PM, Severus Snape said: Came here for a hot jock, not an old lesbian. Anyways congrats Lisbon
ElectricFrancis Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 On 6/19/2022 at 11:40 AM, Severus Snape said: Came here for a hot jock, not an old lesbian. Anyways congrats Lisbon
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