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My one year EC anniversary

Discussion in 'LGBT Later in Life' started by baristajedi, Sep 11, 2016.

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  1. baristajedi

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    So a year ago today, I joined EC, and as I realised this day was approaching, it's had me thinking a bit about my journey.

    Many of you guys have been here supporting me since the day I joined. Thank you for being with me on my journey. I'm so happy I've found EC, this place has helped me get through so many things.

    So at this point a year ago, I had just come out to my husband (then, as bisexual). And I was totally lost, I felt totally alone and not able to cope very well.

    Since then I've come out to everyone in my life (even on FB). I've made so many steps in becoming more comfortable with who I am. I've started my own support group in the local LGBT centre for those coming out late in life. I've built a network of support for myself in the LGBT community. I've marched in Pride. I've gained more clarity in my orientation and identify fully and proudly as gay. I've started the process of separation with my husband. And I've been dating a lovely wonderful woman.

    I'm starting in my path to authenticity and I feel really good about how far I've come.

    Love you guys, thanks for helping feel so much less alone through all of this. (&&&)

    :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:ride:
     
    #1 baristajedi, Sep 11, 2016
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    Happy first EC birthday, barista!! :birthday:

    You have come really far in just one year! :slight_smile:
     
    #2 HappyGirlLucky, Sep 11, 2016
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    Happy Anniversary hun. you have come so far in a short period of time. (*hug*)
     
    #3 looking for me, Sep 11, 2016
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    W00t! Happy ECversery! You're doing great.
     
    #4 Katchoo, Sep 11, 2016
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    Wow. A busy year for you! Well done!
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    #5 hexamum, Sep 11, 2016
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    Happy anniversary!!!!
     
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    That's great! Congrats. :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:ride:
     
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    I'm glad you've come so far, Barista! Here's to living your life the way you were truly meant to! Cheers!
     
    #8 RosePetals76, Sep 12, 2016
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    Happy anniversary!!:eusa_clap(*hug*)
     
    #9 Andijvie, Sep 13, 2016
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    Congratulations. But I also wanted to thank you. Your posts about your thoughts, and struggles have articulated what I was wrestling with in my head and made me accept the fact that I am gay much sooner than I would have on my own.
     
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    Congratulations!

    I so needed to be reminded of victories through strength like this, thank you!

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    Happy anniversary!:icon_bigg
     
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    I am so happy for you! What a great journey in a year, positive steps forward and growth/understanding all around!

    Thanks for being a part of this community and for sharing your story. It brings so much hope!
     
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    Seriously? You've only been here for one year? I'd have easily guessed 2-3. That is a statement on how involved you've been and the level of contributions you make here.

    Thank you for joining the site, Ms. Jedi...and may you enjoy many years here to come!
     
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    Congrats! ^^ *hugs*
     
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    Thanks so much everyone!! :kiss:

    :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:ride:
     
    #16 baristajedi, Sep 17, 2016
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