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  1. Maeve

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    I actually said (well, texted) the words "I'm gay" to a friend and now I can't look at my phone.

    God, I'm pathetic. :eusa_doh:
     
    #1 Maeve, May 1, 2015
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    Hey, it's okay, it's always awkward and weird at first.
     
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  3. Maeve

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    Aaand it's alll okay. (!) I did it, and I didn't die!
     
    #3 Maeve, May 1, 2015
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    Congrats! sometimes it's easier to text people. less pressure i think.
     
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    You're not pathetic, I almost passed out the first time I came out.
     
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    Hey its all right its always awkward telling people
     
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    Yeah my heart kinda flew out of my stomach after I came out to my friends. Then they started flooding me with positive responses and that was actually a zenith of happiness for me.
     
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    You will be surprised how people react. Most people are OK with it.
     
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    I felt weird too when I told my friend :frowning2:
     
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    Don't be so hard on yourself! (*hug*)

    When I came out as being bi, I did it via texting. The first time wasn't too stressful, but the second one was. Still I think it's easier to come out via text, than in person. Besides, it's much safer in case something goes wrong. I came out as gay in person and I thought I wasn't going to be able to tell the person, or worse, have a heart attack. Regardless of which method you use, it still feels weird (and scary) bearing your soul like that.
     
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    I felt the same way, except I did it in person so I couldn't run away... even though I wanted to. It was a very positive experience in the long run but at the time I just wanted to curl up in a ball.
     
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    I totally can relate. It's really hard. But I'm proud of you and congratulations! :slight_smile:
     
    #12 ApexxShadow, May 2, 2015
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    Well, this friend is also queer so I wasn't worried about his reaction. Still nerve-wracking, though.

    And most people at my new work know! :grin:
     
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    It's perfectly normal to feel nervous. I'm sure your friend will be ok with it
     
    #14 Psaurus918, May 3, 2015
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