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I came out by accident...

Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by Beachdreamer, Sep 13, 2007.

  1. Beachdreamer

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    OK - so long story but here's the nearly short version.

    I was talking to our Work's Occupational Health Advisor (who is just great), she was giving me some support regarding the fact that my Mum is really very poorly.

    Anyway, back to the point.

    She asked if I had a partner and I said yes, and although I started by saying 'they' I heard myself saying 'she' and it felt so good!

    What I really wanted to do was name my partner, but that's really not fair because she was not party to the conversation.

    I can't wait to come out to someone properly, face to face - I'm hoping that I'll be able to choose the person I come out to, so I can do it with pride and show the love and respect I have for my partner.

    Does this count as coming out?
     
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    I think it does! It certainly shows that you're comfortable with the concept! Good for you!
     
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    Hi Jim

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS - I came out!

    I'm so chuffed - but then I'm so happy with the fact that I've discovered the fact that I love my girlfriend and it feels so good, that I'd happily walk round with a sandwich board delcaring the fact!
     
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    I think I can relate...

    I've been pretty comfortable with the fact that I'm gay for the past few months. Accepting it as a fact of life has provided me the opportunity to 'move on' so to speak.

    But recently I've started to have some pretty strong feelings for a friend of mine (who is also just coming to terms with the fact that he is gay) and he shares those feelings for me. When THAT happens, it seems to add a whole new dimension to being gay. I don't just accept it any more - it feels so good to be myself and have these feelings for another man - that I REALLY LIKE BEING GAY! (!)

    Yay for us! :eusa_danc
     
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    Congrats! It does count! ^^ I'm happy for you! XD
     
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    Thanks

    I have the biggest grin on my face!
     
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    Good for you! All baby steps count.
     
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    congrats!