When Jon Wright came out as gay as a 28-year-old farmer, he found support from the community and family — a welcome relief for the grazier after many years of inner turmoil. “The biggest struggle you have is the struggle you have with yourself,” he said. “It takes a long time to become comfortable with your sexuality. Mr Wright is a fourth-generation cattle farmer based at Woodstock, near Cowra, in New South Wales’ central west. “I wouldn’t call Cowra the gay centre of New South Wales,” he laughed. “But there certainly are other gay people around the town.” Mr Wright said that after coming out, he would frequently visit Sydney to find kindred spirits.