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Is it weird that I'm happy?

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by mandarof, Dec 14, 2010.

  1. mandarof

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    As I've come to terms with my sexuality I have been growing increasingly pleased. Do others experience this? It could be the side effect of knowing I have this whole new life to live and experience or maybe something unreal that will vanish. In some ways, now I am even more distinguished than before--and I already stood out to all my family as someone with a lot of interesting traits.

    I'm still struggling with how I feel exactly but my feelings are interesting, that's for sure.
     
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    Definitely. Even though I've known that I'm gay for quite a while, I still get bouts of happiness when I think of how great the LGBT community and culture is (particularly you lot here on EC).
     
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    I totally know what you're talking about, I have experienced similar feelings. It's liberating to be out of the closet. :eusa_danc
     
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    Absolutely not weird to feel happy. I was depressed for quite a while before I got past it and now i'm better, but moody sometimes...
     
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    I am happy that I can accept it now, but I'm afraid of the reactions of my friends and family.
     
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    It's a great thing that you are happy. It could mean that you're seeing the endless possibilities of being true to yourself.
     
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    It's definitely not weird. :slight_smile: I was super depressed before I came out to my friends and my mom but once I came out to them I started to become happier every day. I'm also still trying to figure everything out and I'm still worried about the future but I'm able to start being who I really am and that's an amazing feeling.
     
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    YAY for your happiness!! I can't wait till i reach that ultimate happy feeling!! Enjoy it, love it, embrace it!! :slight_smile:
     
  9. mandarof

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    Just told my dad, 100% loving acceptance. The bliss keeps building. I've earned it, though, given the last two weeks I've barely ate/slept/did what I'm supposed to do... I lost about 10 pounds. I guess coming out is the hottest diet on earth.