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Finally did it

Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by InTheCloset16, Feb 1, 2015.

  1. InTheCloset16

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    this morning I finally came out to one of my friends, I almost barfed doing it but I did and she accepted it and now I feel much better. This was a huge step that I probably wouldn't have taken without this community so k wanna say thanks to everyone that's responded to my posts these past few days
     
  2. Chip

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    Congratulations! That's awesome!

    For most people it is a huge load off of their chest to tell someone, and (in my experience, anyway) it gets easier with each person you tell.
     
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    It felt amazing to do it, I haven't been able to sleep very well the past few weeks because I felt like I had a huge weight on my chest
     
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    You will sleep good tonight :wink:
    congrats
     
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    That's awesome and very brave! Congrats :slight_smile:
     
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    I'm glad there's someone else here who has only come out to one person. I felt the exact same way before I did it. I didn't sleep for like 3 days and I even had trouble breathing right. I'm glad you experienced the same amount of liberation that I did. Congrats!
     
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    It's absolutely wonderful that you were able to come out to your friend. Congratulations! Glad that the community was able to help you along the way.

    It is possible that your next coming out will feel somewhat easier compared to your first one as a result of how well it went. :slight_smile: