As some of you know, I'm currently stuck at a conservative Christian university and until a few hours ago, I had not told anyone from the university that I am gay. Since I was initially planning to move off campus this fall, I thought I would tell one of my roommates from last semester that I was gay, since I would no longer be his roommate and it would make little difference to him whether I was gay or not. I was planning on telling him in the fall once I returned to college. Since plans to move off campus fell through I ended up having to choose a room on campus. And then my former roommate revealed that his plans to move off campus fell through and that he was trying to room with me this semester. I didn't want to risk him finding out I was gay in the middle of the year and getting upset with me, so I called him and told him that before he chose to room with me he should know that I was gay. When I first said I was gay he said "Nu-uh! Really?" My heart froze for a second because I thought he was angry or disgusted. But when I said "Yeah, I'm gay" he burst out laughing. I then said "So its not a problem?" and then he replied "No dude, I don't care if your gay." I am so glad that went well and that he is chill with it. He was the first guy I came out to so I was a bit more worried about his reaction than I was with the reaction of some of my female friends. While I'm a bit concerned that he may tease me about being gay (in good natured way), I am glad I told him. I was expecting a worst case scenario in which he would yell "Why the hell didn't you tell me this sooner!?!" Instead I got a pretty accepting reaction and our conversation was both short and funny. I actually started laughing once I hung up the phone because I realized how ridiculous I was being stressing out over calling him.
Great experience for you. I worry about you due to the conservative Christian school you attend. Do they have a policy that could expel you if you become known as gay? I actually work for such an organization and I know this can be very painful. There are some Christian schools that actually have LGBT clubs on campus. Have you ever considered transferring to a school like that? Sorry to butt in, so just ignore those last questions if you need to. I celebrate your courage! Peace, Josh
The school won't expel people for merely being gay, but I wouldn't be surprised if they expelled people for having gay sex. It's so frustrating, cause I can't even attempt to get into a relationship without worrying about how it could get me kicked out. I would transfer, but I have just one more year so I'll just have to get through it. Btw, how do you know my name? I must have said it on another thread.
Ghost93, I did not know you name. I signed my post: Peace, Josh. The name I use on EC is Josh. So, I think you just "outed" your name unintentionally! I hope you can survive your Senior year. I will send some extra energy your way.
I see, whoops. I was just really freaked out for a second cause I thought you were trying to subtly say "I KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!!" :lol:
