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Came out to ~100 people!

Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by RainbowMan, Jan 31, 2013.

  1. RainbowMan

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    OK, so not as dramatic as I'd make the title seem :grin:

    I was at a production of Bare tonight, and there was a TalkOUT afterwards. Sadly, the show has had a short run - mainly due to bad reviews, I think. It closes on Sunday.

    At any rate, at the TalkOUT, the director mentioned that if the show has helped anyone, then they'd done their job. During the Q&A, I just raised my hand and said that I had a comment that the show has helped me, especially the song "Role Of A Lifetime" and that it's a role that I can't play anymore.

    I was emotional, and got applause from the audience...it felt special, and liberating at the same time that I somehow, with 2 people in my actual life knowing, was able to be open with these ~100 strangers. And they were all there for me. It was pretty awesome, actually.
     
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    Good for you man! It must have been quite the experience to get so much support at one time :grin:
     
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    Aww, that's touching. :slight_smile:
     
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    That's awesome! I definitely have not hit the 100 mark lol
     
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    Wow that's great to hear! Congrats on coming out to so many people! :slight_smile:
     
  6. Oddish

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    Whoa, that's quite liberating though. Awesome to hear! :slight_smile:
     
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    That's awesome!

    I'm in a lesbian choir, and honestly, it really does mean a lot to performers to know that. And it was brave to stand up and say something so personal to so many people. Congratulations!
     
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    Amazing! Congrats my friend!
     
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    That's a landmark!!! Well done indeed..

    I once outed myself to a group of about 80.. One if those week end "personal development" courses. It was scary but I remember the feeling inside of having taken a huge step...
     
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    That's amazing, must have been quite a powerful moment!
     
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    Fantastic man! Proud of you!

    Sorry the show is closing, was looking forward to seeing it. Unfortunately the reviews were not great (not about the subject matter).
     
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    ok-- so for some reason can't edit my last post to add...

    since you're in the city, I am going to suggest you get online with the LGBT center and find something, anything there to do! (how about tonight? this weekend?)
    The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

    there are tons of programs/meeting/social things going on. (yes, I'm going there, to keep things anonymous/confidential, I won't be specific, though based on your posts I doubt we'd run into each other)
     
  13. FallenAngel

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    Wow that took some guts! Sooo happy for you (*hug*) Congratulations!!
     
  14. Nepenthe

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    Good for you! That took some serious courage. Congrats! :slight_smile:
     
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    congratulations! that's amazing and really impressive <3