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My first group coming out

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by duende84, Mar 7, 2014.

  1. duende84

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    I am in the city for business at the moment and staying with friends.

    My friend and his girlfriend knows that I am gay. Tonight here was a bunch of other friends and musicians and I was in a bit of a silly mood (a bit excited because a new crush added me on FB). So the one guy wanted to know why I am so excited and I said loud and proud "I am gay".

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    They are all cool and open minded. The guy was a bit shocked because I do not resemble a "(stereo)typical" gay guy but otherwise he was cool.

    If feels good not having to hide behind an act :thumbsup:
     
  2. LiquidSwords

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    That's a cool story! I've yet to come out to a group of people like that, or even to somebody in front of someone else who already knows, it's always been one to one conversations.

    I really want to get to a point where whenever someone asks I can just say without being nervous at all about who's around, that's the goal. So yeah, good for you!
     
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    Haha, that's cute!
     
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    That is so great. I'm glad they took it so well. I wonder if artistically inclined people tend to be naturally more accepting.

    Regardless, it's so nice that you were able to come out to a group setting. Good luck with your friend :wink:
     
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    That's great; congratulations! :slight_smile:
     
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    What a fun story! I hope a time will come where I am socially free enough to express how I feel.
     
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    Thank you all for the kind comments :slight_smile:

    I also came out "live" to a good friend this past weekend. We were driving in the car and I told him. Was trembling like crazy but he was sooo cool about it. My first "real life" coming out experience. Usually I do it through instant messaging.
     
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    Aww! That's fantastic, congrats! I'm happy for you. :slight_smile: