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Finally did it.

Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by theMaverick, Apr 17, 2013.

  1. theMaverick

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    I haven't come completely out, but I have finally accepted myself.

    I can now say, without a bunch of emotional shit, say this

    I am gay.

    I've come out as gay to several friends who I was previously out as bisexual to today, and everything I typed it out, it got a little easier. It's been a hard road getting here, but it feel really amazing. I'm gay. That's okay.

    There is still some residual fear, probably about whats to come, and I doubt I've fully dealt with the ramifications of this acceptance just yet, but at least I'm there. I'll tackle whatever is next when it comes up.

    Thanks to freaking everyone on here who's given me encouragement, love, support, or just a virtual hug. I love you all and I couldn't have done this without you.

    Here's to the future!(!)
     
  2. funnylion

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    Congratulations to you! That's so great to hear. I hope to one day have that same amount of courage. Wishing you the best for your future.
     
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    Congratulations!

    All the best, I hope things just keep getting better (*hug*)
     
  4. The Dude

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    Awesome man...I'm working on the acceptance myself. These past few days have been the best yet.

    It's nice reading stories like yours, I think I'll be there soon, and I'm glad you have friends who seemingly to me accept it. You should be very proud of yourself. Congratulations
     
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    Thanks :grin:

    You'll get there!(*hug*)

    ---------- Post added 17th Apr 2013 at 10:57 PM ----------

    Once I finally stopped running from it, trying to go, maybe I'm straight or something, it really happened fast. It was like this is real now. This is a real thing and it's not going away no matter what I do, it's been here for at least 10 years, and been painfully obvious for at least 7. It just takes time.
     
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    Great -- that you've said it, that you own it, that you know who you are!

    I hope along with the fear there's a little excitement, too -- you have a great attitude -- and this is the beginning of a great life! Congratulations! :thumbsup:
     
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    Welcome to who you are!

    Continue becoming yourself on this awesome journey! As Captain Pickard would have said: "Make it so!"
     
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    There is excitement along with the fear, and I slept really, really amazingly last night.
     
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    Admitting it to yourself is often the hardest thing to do. Congrats on getting through it.