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Just Came Out on Facebook

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by 50ishandout, Sep 8, 2015.

  1. 50ishandout

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    I Came Out on Facebook about an hour ago. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. The response has been overwhelming. I'm absolutely genuinely moved.
     
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    Congratulations! :slight_smile:
     
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    Congratulations! I bet it feels like a huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders!
     
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    Yaaasss!!!
     
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    Congratulations! It's great to hear about the response from others. I'm glad for you.
     
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    Congratulations!
     
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    This is a familiar experience. Congratulations! I hope for nothing but good (And from the sound of it, that's all it will be ^-^)!
     
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    Congratulations. Wonderful that the responses are supportive and that you no longer feel the need to hide. Well done. :slight_smile:
     
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    Excellent news, made up it went well for you :slight_smile:
     
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    Congrats! This sounds so inspiring :slight_smile:
    Very happy for you!
     
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    Congrats.

    How does one come out on facebook, without it looking like a friend has got into your account? Is there a protocol, or do you just need better friends?
     
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    Congratulations! I am so proud of you
     
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    Good for you I dream of doing this myself one day also! I aspire to have you courage and love myself like you do!
     
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    Congrats!!! It really is the best feeling in the world eh? How was the reaction?
     
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    It has been an amazing couple of days. There were over 100 replys congratulating me. I got text messages, Facebook messages, emails, calls.

    It got to a point yesterday that I was actually overwhelmed by the support.

    Today was just as great.

    ---------- Post added 9th Sep 2015 at 10:31 PM ----------

    Guitar, about 20 guys from my hockey league left messages of support.
     
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    Excellent news!! Now go OUT and enjoy yourself! (!)
     
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    Just finished responding to all the Facebook comments. Such support and love. People are just AWESOME.
     
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    20 guys from.your hockey league, that's awesome! :slight_smile: When I did the same post to Facebook about a month ago it was seriously one of the top 2-3 days of my life. 50% of my friends list commented in support, and quite a few others called or emailed me in support. What was even more amazing is 3 people came out to me! You have a similar experience?

    Very glad your big moment like that was so well received :slight_smile:
     
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    Congratulations! I'm very happy for you! :slight_smile: