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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by clarkcanyon, Jan 23, 2014.

  1. clarkcanyon

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    Hi EC,

    I'm a closeted college freshman, and I've known that I'm gay since middle school. That makes six years, more or less, of hiding who I am. I can't stand being in the closet anymore. That's why I've joined this website in the hopes of getting some ideas and inspiration for starting to come out.

    Thanks for reading!

    -Alec
     
  2. resu

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    Welcome! This is a good place for you, and it's good you're deciding to come out now. I spent my entire undergrad life in the closet, which I regret a lot.
     
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    Hello!

    I wish you love and support and happiness.
     
  4. jimL

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    Welcome to EC. :smilewave

    This is a great place to find yourself. College is a good place to come out. Hopefully you will find that it wont matter to most of your friends. And, college is a great place to meet new friends. Does the College have a LGBT resource center. If so that would be a great place to start. Good luck!
     
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    Hey Alec. :grin: Welcome to EC.
    Hope you find help to build up the courage to come out. As said above, college is the place to do it. :thumbsup:
    Hopefully see you around. :smilewave
     
  6. Welcome to EC! We're a friendly bunch on here. :slight_smile:
     
  7. ChainsrGone

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    Hello and welcome! You've come to the right place