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Hello...and thanks

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by Sarah257, Feb 13, 2014.

  1. Sarah257

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    Um, I'll try to make this short and everything because I get awkwards at times when I try to talk about myself. I've been within the LGBT category for some time, but I haven't really been part of the community. I was more of a lurker and could never muster up the courage to join in. However, recent events have encouraged me to stop hiding from myself and the world and to take chances. I know that none of you know me yet, but I just want to thank everyone for inspiring me to be myself. I don't know if I could have done it without reading the posts that you all have put out and made available.
     
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    Welcome! You could think of your posts as paying it forward for other lurkers.
     
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    Welcome :grin:
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  4. Sarah257

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    Actually, that's what I am doing. When I finally admitted to myself who I am a bunch of mental barriers came down. I was able to remember who I really was and not who I was acting like. I remembered that I care about people and want to help them; especially those who are so lost and confused like I was.

    Oh, and thank you Resu and Startanewlife! I was a little afraid that no one would respond tonight. This is kind of a big step for me because it's all so new and I rarely ventured outside of my shell, and it helps when people welcome you. :icon_bigg
     
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    WELCOME! <33
    Nice to meet you. :slight_smile:
     
  6. Sarah257

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    Thanks TJ!

    Every welcome I get just makes my day!
     
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    Hey! Thanks for your opinion and I'm happy you have been able to reach some comfortable area within yourself!