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Time to do something good for myself....

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by BasketCase, Sep 22, 2009.

  1. BasketCase

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    Next week I am hoping to take what will be an important step for me in sorting my life out.

    I intend to take part in a kind of 'Support Group' which will consist of other gay guys and facilitators. I'm a little nervous but I am hoping that I will have the bit of courage to do this. I dont have any gay friends, that I know of, so this will both be something new and something positive.

    Even if I only get one or two lasting friendships out of it, but hopefully more, I will have gone in the right direction. Its pretty hellish living the kind of isolated life I have allowed myself to do.
     
  2. Paragon

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    I would be soooooo nervous too
    omg good luck
    in a way though im jealous you have that opportunity, I hope it goes well :slight_smile:
     
  3. EM68

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    Good for you! It's always good to go out and meet people. In a group setting you can use it to get advise, support and vent. I love EC, but at some point you need to talk to people face to face. Have a good time. Good luck!
     
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    Good luck with it, I hope it goes great. I am about in that point in life as well, just that I haven't quite worked up the courage to go to a support group yet. Let us know how it goes.
     
  5. certified Hotti

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    thats sounds amazing! good for you!
    i wish u all the luck in the world with that. Just remember to b urself and im sure everything will turn out great! and im sure ull find more than just one or two friends. :slight_smile:
     
  6. Jim1454

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    That's awesome! I hope you have a great time.
     
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    i wish i could go to one you are so lucky
     
  8. BasketCase

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    Thanks everyone.

    I havent gone yet, but I really want to, and this time I think I will do something that will help me along in life. I'm really nervous about it, even though it is, for the most part, sitting around and talking. I said above that I dont have any gay friends but as far as I am aware I have talked to less than a handful of gay people too.

    This will be somewhat out of my comfort zone, which is good, I really hope it goes well.
     
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    Good for you! Hope it goes well.