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I Did It!

Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by tomahto72, Nov 4, 2008.

  1. tomahto72

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    Well hi everyone,
    Let me start by saying that this is a fantastic site and just the amount of support here is awesome!
    I have known I was gay since I was about 14 but since I went to an all boys private school I thought i would be victimised by my fellow peers so kept my sexuality very very close to my chest. Throughout those years at school I came to grips with who I was and my preferences towards men, but found myself faking a liking towards certain girls throwing up a wall and every time I did this I was just waiting for someone to say "I haven't seen you with anyone?". But not one of my freinds became suspicious ever. Halfway thru senior year I got an offer to become a GAP student in England so i took it and this was a school in the middle of nowhere but a calm peaceful place with supportive staff etc. I was always joking and talking to the staff and have been close t a few people here thru my time here. But everytime I watched comedy shows or news or anything homosexuality would always come up I just couldnt escape it. This is when I started to watch coming of age movies like Sommersturm (German film) and A Beautiful Thing. After I had watched A beautiful Thing, I knew I had to do it now. So I hit the computer and sent a cryptic email to my best friend (in Australia), but the mouse was hanging over the send button and I couldn't bring myslef to do it but in a brief moment I just clicked and I instantly knew I had made the right decision. Called him the next morning and I came out telling him everything. He never even waited to reply just came out and said (I will never forget this) "Fuck me! I had no idea, and know this I will support you through this, you are still my best friend" He said it with such a straight no nonsense voice. He acknowledged that coming out is just about the hardest thing and said I was twice the person because of it.
    I now know I have a truly fantastic friend.
    I fell alot better like I was finally winning, throughout the day I was exclaiming I did i finally did it.
    Wish me luck with the rest of my friends guys
    Cheers
    Tom
     
  2. lordjord96

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    you mate sounds really good. hes one of those people that WILL always support you
    thank you for posting this
     
  3. Mickey

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    YAY! Good for you! Your friend is awesome. I hope all of your coming out processes
    work as well as this one! EC is a great place. Glad you're here! Mickey*
     
  4. RonApple

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    Congratz :grin: First time is the hardest, im sure it gets easier after that. Im reaching that stage too, so holding thumbs for both of us. You have a great friend!
     
  5. Jim1454

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    That's a great story. Good for you! I'm glad it went so well.
     
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    brill story really glad for u
     
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    Congratulations! I am glad that it went well for you. You've got a great friend.
     
  8. george678

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    Well Done Tom.