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biisme · 13th Nov 2008, 08:26 PM

I had a National Honors Society meeting after school today, and there was a GSA meeting going on at the same time. When the NHS meeting ended there was still half of the GSA meeting left. I walked all the way over, paused at the door and kept walking. Then I walked all the way around the courtyard and walked by the door again! For some reason, I couldn't go in there!

I may be perfectly openly about my sexuality online, but apparently not so in real life. One day, though...

13th Nov 2008, 08:32 PM

That's understandable. I probably would have walked right past it too. I think being completely open in person is a really hard (and scary) thing to do. I have this one friend that I told and he lives a couple hours away and recently we've been texting about it and such and I couldn't imagine myself actually talking about it, but texting him about it was only slightly uncomfortable, nothing like it would be if I were to actually talk about it.

Eventually you will get to the point in your life that it's more comfortable for you to be open in person (as will I, hopefully), but until then it's still ok.

thespanishheart · 13th Nov 2008, 08:47 PM

Totally agree with the above. I think I would have gone right past it as well.

13th Nov 2008, 08:59 PM

All of us who aren't completely open about it have that "one day." Easier said than done, though.

Mirko · 13th Nov 2008, 11:04 PM

Hi!

As you become more comfortable you will be able to go in.

Before I could join a GLBT group for meetings and social events, I walked countless time by their office. A few times I came close of going in but before I could enter the office, I turned around and left the building. It took me a while to be able to go in and not worry about what others might think about me when they see me entering the office or joining them for a meeting. But no worries. A day will come when you will be able to enter the room and just join them for the meeting.

Level N Human · 14th Nov 2008, 12:38 AM

I've stood in front of a GSA club rush table until the girl there said she liked my shirt and then I said "Hee!" and walked away in a most-probably awkward fashion.

If you're a chicken I'm a..

I don't know, what is the most awkward bird there is?

14th Nov 2008, 07:26 AM

Trust me I would have done the same thing even if I could bring myself to even walk to it, so you are one step ahead of me there.

Kimi · 14th Nov 2008, 11:28 AM

thespanishheart · 14th Nov 2008, 03:07 PM

You know I actually wish I had one in my area. It would certainly help...

13th Nov 2008, 08:26 PM	#1
biisme Call me Katie Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Ask me and I'll tell you. Location: Lincoln, Rhode Island Age: 20 Posts: 8,119 Join Date: Oct 2007	Gah! So chicken. I had a National Honors Society meeting after school today, and there was a GSA meeting going on at the same time. When the NHS meeting ended there was still half of the GSA meeting left. I walked all the way over, paused at the door and kept walking. Then I walked all the way around the courtyard and walked by the door again! For some reason, I couldn't go in there! I may be perfectly openly about my sexuality online, but apparently not so in real life. One day, though... __________________ From BIG problems to little problems, from broken hearts to broken shoelaces, I really do care. Feel free to PM me anytime about anything. I want to know.

13th Nov 2008, 08:32 PM	#2
ColbieMarie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gah! So chicken. That's understandable. I probably would have walked right past it too. I think being completely open in person is a really hard (and scary) thing to do. I have this one friend that I told and he lives a couple hours away and recently we've been texting about it and such and I couldn't imagine myself actually talking about it, but texting him about it was only slightly uncomfortable, nothing like it would be if I were to actually talk about it. Eventually you will get to the point in your life that it's more comfortable for you to be open in person (as will I, hopefully), but until then it's still ok.

13th Nov 2008, 08:47 PM	#3
thespanishheart EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Not out at all Location: Tampa Bay, FL Age: 22 Posts: 417 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Gah! So chicken. Totally agree with the above. I think I would have gone right past it as well.

13th Nov 2008, 08:59 PM	#4
Drizzt DoUrden Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gah! So chicken. All of us who aren't completely open about it have that "one day." Easier said than done, though.

13th Nov 2008, 11:04 PM	#5
Mirko Molitva Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out and about Location: British Columbia, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 10,052 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: Gah! So chicken. Hi! As you become more comfortable you will be able to go in. Before I could join a GLBT group for meetings and social events, I walked countless time by their office. A few times I came close of going in but before I could enter the office, I turned around and left the building. It took me a while to be able to go in and not worry about what others might think about me when they see me entering the office or joining them for a meeting. But no worries. A day will come when you will be able to enter the room and just join them for the meeting. __________________ ~ Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are ~

14th Nov 2008, 12:38 AM	#6
Level N Human Deluxe Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Fag-ette. Out Status: Most friends Age: 22 Posts: 816 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: Gah! So chicken. I've stood in front of a GSA club rush table until the girl there said she liked my shirt and then I said "Hee!" and walked away in a most-probably awkward fashion. If you're a chicken I'm a.. I don't know, what is the most awkward bird there is? __________________ If we hit that bullseye the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards... checkmate.

14th Nov 2008, 07:26 AM	#7
tomahto72 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gah! So chicken. Trust me I would have done the same thing even if I could bring myself to even walk to it, so you are one step ahead of me there.

14th Nov 2008, 11:28 AM	#8
Kimi EC's Biggest Horndog Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Japan Age: 22 Posts: 3,017 Join Date: Feb 2007	Re: Gah! So chicken. __________________ AMAZINGLY, I GET HOTTER WITH MY CLOTHES OFF

14th Nov 2008, 03:07 PM	#9
thespanishheart EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Not out at all Location: Tampa Bay, FL Age: 22 Posts: 417 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Gah! So chicken. You know I actually wish I had one in my area. It would certainly help...

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