I don't see it as guts Oldienewbie,

I hope it is trust in God and not simple niavetiy.

I come out because I believe that ultimately it is not evil to be what I am... and that no child is at risk because of me.

I don't advocate adult/child sexual relationships as some MAAs do. I take a strong stand against them.

I think there is great safety in accountability.

I think about the Scripture in John 3.21 "But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God."
I believe that this applies to EVERYTHING we have done... good and bad. If we bring ourselves into the light and don't hide away, then I think God honours that. We still have to face the consequences of our sin. We still have to face the evil that others may in ignorance or fear or malice perpetrate against us. But ultimately... if we walk in the light... darkness cannot overcome us.

Blessings
Cat.