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Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by paint, Mar 30, 2008.

  1. paint

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    I did it. I knew my mom would be supportive, but it still felt great to let it out. My step-dad actually handled it amazingly. He said he felt proud for the experience, but both him and mom were afraid of giving bad advice; they said they would be learning from me.... Next I want to tell my best friend. It all seems to be going fast, and I don't know how it will end up; but I do know I'm willing to take the plunge and find out.
     
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    Congratulations man. You have more courage than I do.

    (!) (!)
     
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    To say they would be "learning from you" is a very, very powerful statement! It truly shows how much your parents love you and respect you. Yeah!!!
     
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    Wow that's amazing! Congrats with that. That is a job really well done. :thumbsup:
     
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    Congrats! I know how tough it can be to come out to your parents, but it is awesome when they take it so well!
     
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    yay!!! i'm so happy for you!!
     
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    Congrats !!
    You have awesome parents :grin: coming out to them is one of the most important things you can do.
    I'm amazed that you had the courage to come out to them before your best friend.
     
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    WOW!!! Congratz man!!! :slight_smile: You have a hell of a lot more courage than I do!
     
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    Congratulations! Telling my parents was the hardest of everything.
     
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    Congratz!! Like Becky said, a very powerful statement indeed! You're so lucky! :grin: Good on you!
     
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    I'll second that! Sounds like they're going to be SUPER - Supportive! Congrats!
     
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    :slight_smile: Thanks everyone. I got a chance to tell my friend today at the beginning of class in the library. I used paper at first because I couldn't work up the courage to speak. She gave me an answer right away and said she had known for a while now. Says she has amazing gadar. It's awesome to know she stands behind me , because she's a great person and friend.
    From here I'm not sure where to go, but again thanks for all the support; it's much easier to take steps forward when you're not alone.
     
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    I'll second that wholeheartedly.
    I'm really happy for you that you have someone like that.
     
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    Congratz on both accounts! It takes alot of guts to tell anyone. I don't plan to tell my Dad till I move out of the house.....
     
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    aww that is so brilliant, im reli happy for you!
    i'm glad they're so supportive.. its always nice to hear when things go so well!!
     
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    Well, congratulations on that! It's stories like these that make me want to tell my parents. Thanks for a very inspiring story!