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Old 30th Jan 2012, 03:24 PM   #1
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Default Hi! I'm Ashley from Victoria.

I'm Ashley and I am just coming out. After a lot of soul searching and hook ups with men, I can now with out a doubt say I am gay. Unfortunately I have yet to approach another lesbian or even talk to one about how I am feeling. I carry a lot of shame with me, even though my friends and family are amazing I still worry about the judgement I will face. Everyone I have told so far has been very supportive but I am still very concerned with peoples reactions. I'm 18 and I am majoring in Biology and the University of Victoria. If anyone hasn't been to Victoria, Canada I would highly recommend going because it is gorgeous here.

I would love advice or some mentoring through this process. My hope is that with this platform I can meet other gays and learn more about the community. Thanks so much for taking the time to read this.

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Old 30th Jan 2012, 03:29 PM   #2
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Bienvenue!
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Old 30th Jan 2012, 03:29 PM   #3
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Default Re: Hi! I'm Ashley from Victoria.

Hi, and welcome!! You and I seem to be in very similar situations, so I completely understand what you're feeling!
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Old 30th Jan 2012, 03:33 PM   #4
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Default Re: Hi! I'm Ashley from Victoria.

Heyo, welcome to EC!
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Old 30th Jan 2012, 03:42 PM   #5
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Hi, and welcome!! You and I seem to be in very similar situations, so I completely understand what you're feeling!
That's so refreshing to hear. This is my first year away from home and I thought that at university I would just come out. However, I made some really awesome friends here and I hope they will be supportive. Especially living in a house next year with a lot of girls, I'd really hope no one will care that I am gay. I'm really lucky because I do attend in a really left wing and open university.
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Old 30th Jan 2012, 03:48 PM   #6
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Default Re: Hi! I'm Ashley from Victoria.

to EC, Ashley! See you around.
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Old 30th Jan 2012, 03:55 PM   #7
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Default Re: Hi! I'm Ashley from Victoria.

Hello Ashley, my name is Ashley too, and I have the same middle name too.

Welcome to EC!!!
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Old 30th Jan 2012, 03:57 PM   #8
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Old 30th Jan 2012, 04:47 PM   #9
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Hi and welcome to EC!
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Old 30th Jan 2012, 05:21 PM   #10
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Hey! Bienvenida a EC!
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Old 30th Jan 2012, 06:23 PM   #11
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Hi and welcome!
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Old 30th Jan 2012, 06:53 PM   #12
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Default Re: Hi! I'm Ashley from Victoria.

Hi from Ontario Ashley!!! Welcome sooo much to EC! Ive always wanted to go out west, I have a few friends from BC who always go on about beautiful it is out there!
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Old 30th Jan 2012, 06:55 PM   #13
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Hi from Australia, Ashley! Welcome to EC! Feel free to write my wall if you need to talk
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Old 30th Jan 2012, 07:33 PM   #14
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Default Re: Hi! I'm Ashley from Victoria.

Hey Ashley! I am from the Seattle area and have been to Victoria and yes, it is sooo beautiful there. I want to go back there again this summer. I know how hard it is to take that step to "come out" because i have yet to do it as well. I am hoping that when I come back to Victoria this summer, I come as Alexis rather than my typical guy life. Maybe I'll see you around some time up there.
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Old 31st Jan 2012, 01:35 AM   #15
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Hey welcome to EC.
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