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Finally came out casually at work.....

Discussion in 'LGBT Later in Life' started by baristajedi, Apr 18, 2017.

  1. baristajedi

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    Finally managed to come out at work. No one chats here but finally someone came by my desk and started chatting with me about my photos on my desk. I said oh yeah that's my partner.... sounded so casual, but it feels monumental.

    Not sure if anyone else was paying attention, but potentially 4 other people may have heard.

    Feels so good to be out at work.
     
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    Congratulations!!

    I can imagine how good that must feel :icon_bigg:icon_bigg

    Happy for you (!)
     
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    That is awesome congratulations! I hope to be fully out one day too
     
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    YYYAAAYYYY(!)(!)(!)

    monumental? oh yeah. :icon_bigg

    it just is who you are. (*hug*)
     
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    Must feel like a weight off your shoulder. Nice way to make yourself vulnerable!

    As we have discussed, confidence comes from both positive affirmation following an act of vulnerability as well as having the strength to handle challenges following moments of vulnerability. While I am confident what you did will result in positive reaffirmation, be sure to take on any potential challenges it may cause with the same determination as you have shown throughout your journey of self acceptance.

    Very exciting stuff!!!!
     
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    Congratulations!!!! I'm so happy for you :slight_smile:
     
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    Yay that's so awesome! I like how you did it too. I hope i can come out someday at work, too.
     
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    Woohoo! Yay you!

    :thewave:
     
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    That's worth celebrating! Congrats!
     
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    Awesome! Good job!
     
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    Fantastic! Good for you! I reckon people are increasingly​ accepting about this...In one place I have worked I noticed people were passing around a Mr&Mr card to congratulate a colleague on his wedding :slight_smile:
     
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