Congrats and good luck to your new found freedom. Like most gay people I know, coming out is like a giant weight being lifted.
I remember a friend of mine an older girl was telling me she was gay. She was about 19 and I was 14 or 15 and very very naive. I remember her telling me and I had no clue what she was talking about. She had to basically spell it out for me. I was like "you mean you dont like guys at all? You want to be with women? I dont get it... I know I want to be with women, but why would you?" I was such an idiot I honestly didn't know anything about homosexuality.
Anyone remember the Simpson's where Marge is trying to tell Homor about that guy being gay?
Homer: That John is the greatest guy in the world. We've gotta have him and his wife over for drinks sometime.
Marge: Mmm, I don't think he's married, Homer.
Homer: Oh, a swinging bachelor, eh? Well, there's lots of foxy ladies
out there.
Marge: Homer, didn't John seem a little... festive to you?
Homer: Couldn't agree more. Happy as a clam!
Marge: (insisting) He prefers the company of men!
Homer: Who doesn't?
At least it wasnt that hard for you.