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Out to the world!

Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by Echidna1, Sep 1, 2009.

  1. Echidna1

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    Well I did it, I guess. Today I took a step out of the closet to everyone at the university I attend. I wore a pride wristband and felt great doing it. I was afraid of what might happen, of what people might say but now I think I'm comfortable in the small city of campus. Now, just to come out to those who matter...
     
  2. BayeBorde

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    Awsome, great job you are gonna be so relieved from now on, and very happy, good luck and be brave no matter what
     
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    Great start!
     
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    That is so awesome!! I so want to wear one around campus!! Im just to worried about what people might thinkk. :frowning2:

    But yayyyyy for you!!
     
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    That's how I felt, but I just walked around as if it was natural really. The weird thing was seeing some of the stares I got, I really don't fall into the gay stereotype.

    The funniest thing I saw was a lot of guys acting differently around me. Just because I'm gay, that doesn't mean I'm checking you out, lol. :roflmao:
     
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    ikr? straight guys think that we want them... thats not the case. the only thing id want from them is friendship but it seems theyre too scared even for that. w/e...

    but good for u :slight_smile: keep us posted
     
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    YEAAA FOR PRIDE!!! and Congrats! When I first came out I put a pride ribbion on my backpack. It definitely helped me.
     
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    Congratulations :slight_smile:
     
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    That's absolutely awesome!!! It's the start of another school year (at least here in North America - not sure what kind of school calendar other parts of the world work on) and that fresh start just might be the perfect time to step out of the closet a little and see how it feels.

    Good luck!
     
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    Thanks. It just so happens that the day I decide to do this there are signs plastered everywhere on campus advertising the first meeting for the GSA. I'm thinking of going.
     
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    I have a " i <3 boobies" wristband, which im sure outs me plus the donations went towards breast cancer :slight_smile:
    And a ribbon on my bagpack from last year.
     
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    You should go GSA's are the best, you'll find people who you didn't even know were gay and hopefully make lasting friendships
     
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    That's awesome! It's great that you feel comfortable doing that and it is a really good way to start a new school year! :slight_smile:

    I hope that you do will attend the first GSA meeting. It's a great way to meet LGBT folks on campus and join in on some on- and off campus activities.
     
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    hey the first step is the best one. Congrats and (*hug*)