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What is wrong with me?

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by JTHgetart137, Jan 26, 2013.

  1. JTHgetart137

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    Am I the only one who hates themselves for not being brave enough to come out?
     
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    Certainly not! Some people go their whole lives without admitting it, and even try to cover it up! You're not alone.

    I haven't come out to anyone, either, so I know what you're going through.
     
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    I'm not out either! Don't beat yourself up about it. We'll get there.
     
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    I never want to spend my entire life in the closet and try to cover it up. That seems like a living hell. I'm tired of pretending to be someone I'm not.
     
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    Well, you are out to a few people. Just set goals to come out to a few people at a time, and you will gain confidence. Make sure you have a good support structure in place before coming out to your family or the people you are the most worried about.

    Just keep moving forward. You don't have to do it all at once.
     
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    This is the best advice I could have given.

    One small step at a time gets you a long way.It also seems to get easier to come out the more times you do it.

    Good luck