Hello, I am 37 years old and I am a lesbian. I feel like I've nowhere to go at this point. I have known that I am a lesbian since I was in High School however, I came out a little over a month ago but not everyone knows I am a lesbian. My sister and my mother know and they live and support me. I am a lesbian who is also a social phobic. I don't go out much, I don't have a job because I am beyond shy. I keep to myself and lead a very sad life and depression is setting in. It's gotten really bad the last year or so. I make up friends that don't exist only to show people I am not alone. I hope someone can relate to this and help me.
Hi there, and welcome to Empty Closets! I'm glad you have decided to join. Congratulations on your coming out journey thus far! It's fantastic that your mom and sister support you. In some ways, coming out might help you to be able to connect with people, or at the very least give you a sense of motivation to try making some friends, and thus start becoming social. Reading through your introductory post, I'm wondering, have you tried to work with professionals who could help you to overcome some of your social-phobia? (*hug*)
Hi! I was just contemplating changing my username to Rey. Stick around EC. Vent and read others' experiences. I hope it all helps. Welcome!