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I came out to a gay friend today

Discussion in 'LGBT Later in Life' started by Melanie, Oct 24, 2014.

  1. Melanie

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    Who am I kidding? I don't think I fooled him one bit... Pretty sure he always kinda knew.

    Now I can say I am out... To one. It's so weird. I felt so peaceful after I told him. I still feel a little detached from that part of my identity... Kinda like I am an observer in my own life.

    But yeah. Out to one.
     
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    :eusa_clap Congrats!
     
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    Congratulations, that is wonderful news.
     
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  5. waterfall

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    Melanie, I am only out to gay friends ( my safety zone ). I know exactly what you mean by that feeling of peace that comes over you. Do you walk around smiling to yourself when you think about it? Been there!
    No one could ever understand the feeling, that hasn't spent their life in denial. I don't even care right now if I ever have a relationship…As for the future??...who knows. But I'm finally at peace with the present.
     
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    Congrats at taking that first step and coming out to some one whom you can trust.
     
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    Congrats on the first step ! I hope it gets easier now :slight_smile:
     
  8. Paul6089

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    Congrats! That is very cool. So very proud of you! :slight_smile:
     
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    Hi,

    Congrats.

    In time you will learn you only fooled yourself.

    Tom
     
  11. Melanie

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    Everyone: Thank you so much for the support. :slight_smile:

    IDK Waterfall I just feel whole... but like I am the same person that I was. I'm with you in that I am so not focused on being in a relationship. lb41974 I am hoping it will get easier from here... I'm really tired of hiding. Tom: yeah I feel like I have been working really hard to fool myself. :/
     
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    The "closet" is terrible energy sink. Black hole that sucks at the soul of your being.
     
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    Enjoy that feeling!