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I do believe I am OUT for good!

Discussion in 'LGBT Later in Life' started by mellie, Nov 4, 2015.

  1. mellie

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    Now that I've come out to my husband and my family, and am beginning the process of separation, I've started telling a few of my very close friends what's going on and why I'm making these huge changes. I'm lucky enough to still be very close with my high school crew, and we try to get together at least once a year for a ladies weekend. Well, that already happened this year and I didn't want to wait any longer with all the questions they've been asking. So, I told them. And guess what? They are beyond supportive and happy for me, especially since they know that I've been struggling with an emptiness for years. They told me they are sure eventually I will meet someone amazing, and they "can't wait to meet her!"

    This is huge for me because I've now told everyone that I intend on directly "coming out" to. I believe that today I have stepped completely out of the closet, and shut the door! No going back!(!)
     
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    Wonderful!!!! Congrats mellie!!!! Go you :slight_smile: :thumbsup:(!):eusa_clap:eusa_danc
     
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    Fantastic! What a relief, I'm sure. :eusa_danc
     
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    Congrats! What great news!
     
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    Congratulations Mellie, you are an inspiration for many + me. Thank you for sharing yourself - J
     
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    That's so wonderful, Mellie! What an amazing journey you have been on! You should be so proud of yourself! :thumbsup:
     
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    Congrats. It's really cool when our family and close friends know our true selves :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:ride:
     
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    I'm so happy for you! Congrats! You truly are an inspiration for taking such difficult steps. Thanks.
     
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    Congratulations!! I don't know you but it's really inspiring to read your post. You should be so proud of yourself, you've accomplished so much. I can't even begin to imagine how much courage it took. Congratulations again and I'm wishing you the best for the future :slight_smile:
     
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    Congratulations!! You're so amazing!
     
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    Yeah mellie!!!!
     
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    Thank you everyone! Wow, never thought I would be here! I am admittedly scared . . . worried about the future and stepping completely out of my comfort zone. But I'm happy to take steps and prove to myself that I am not "stuck," and that I do have a voice in my life. Thank you for continuing to encourage, motivate, and support!
     
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    Wow! That must be such a good feeling! I hope to be there someday.
     
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    Congrats!! its an amazing feeling!!