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Facebook Happened (I came out)

Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by LightningRider, Feb 16, 2013.

  1. LightningRider

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    I just accidentally posted the coming out speech I have been working on onto my Facebook and I figured, what the hell... I can't be bothered to get rid of it cause I'm on my phone so I just left it there.

    Now I'm just sitting here panicking slightly but so far my best friend has commented on it like 6 times and he definitely helped calm me down a bit.

    So yeah, if you're interested in reading what I wrote, it's just below:


     
  2. remainnameless

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    Wow.. I would be panicking too. But it seems like it is working out, and your post made perfect sense to me, so best of luck!
     
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    I admire you for your courage and letting what happens happen. I can't relate to trans issues, but I've always felt like you all get the worst of all of it and that makes all of you way braver than I'll be.
     
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    Nicely put and so very brave of you. Hope everyone treats you with respect.
     
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    Congrats man! This takes guts :slight_smile:
     
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    Very brave. Congrats!
     
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    Well done i just need to tell my friends now n that will be over fb
    This is encouraging have you had any replies yet?
     
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    Glad you had the courage to come out on FACEBOOK! It's facebook official, hahaha. Congratulations! :slight_smile:
     
  9. LightningRider

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    Thanks everyone :slight_smile:

    So far I've had nothing but good responses.
    A lot of my friends inbox messaged me with words of encouragement and congratulations with promises that if I ever need someone to talk to that they're always there.


    God it just feels so good :')
    Like I knew they'd respond well but it still just hit me like a tonne of bricks, everyone knows now and I can finally be 110% myself around all of my friends
     
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    Well done i hope i can get the courage to do the same since IM going to have my hair cut pretty MANly this week n people need to know when i go back to school/ when i go out
     
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    Wooo!
    Congratulations, it's great to know your friends support you in this :eusa_clap
     
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    To be honest, I'd be panicking as well, that's a lot of text. But the fact that your friends supports you shows that people are ok with it, you've made a very bold move, you're bound to be scared, but at least now everyone knows it's a huge weight of your shoulder.
     
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    Congrats! I'm glad your friends are being nice and supportive :slight_smile: