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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by alex772, Mar 2, 2014.

  1. alex772

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    Hi everyone. I came here because I've decided I am sick of hidding from myself and finally accepted the fact that I'm gay. It's really just been driving me insane and I'm sick of trying to run and hide from it. I am sick of it getting to me constantly and causing me severe anxiety and depression...
     
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    Hewwo!! You will be okay here ^^. Lots of nice people :3

    Välkommen ^^
     
  3. Owl333

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    Nice to meet you, I hope you feel better soon. Welcome to EC! :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:ride:
     
  4. Ravi-VIXX777

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    I'm happy your coming to terms with accepting yourself on the journey of life. You are not alone and are welcome here! (*hug*)
     
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    Hi there! Welcome to the right place to discuss all of your thoughts and feelings! Here you will find many, many people who have gone through similar experiences and can give you tons of helpful advice and support. I think accepting yourself isn't something that happens overnight (I've "known" I am attracted to women for about three years now and I constantly am at war with myself going from what I perceive at the time to be total acceptance to complete self loathing). Just remember it took you x number of years to get to this point, the rest won't unwind in a day. Just give a shout if we can help with anything!
     
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    Hi Alex,

    Welcome to EC! Tell us some more about yourself. We're a chatty bunch, and you'll find a lot of people here are going through the same things you are.

    (*hug*)
     
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    Hello and welcome to EC!
     
  8. alex772

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    Well I live in a small town in Michigan where everyone is pretty conservative and very judgmental. I have came out to one person so far because it got to the point where I couldn't keep it in anymore. She said it made alot of sense but thats because I refused to sleep with her. She was really great about it. It made me feel so much better to finally tell someone. I'm pretty sure a few more of my friends have a good idea I'm gay. I'm also pretty sure my mom and sister know also. I was away from home for a little over a month and my mom decided she wanted to hack my facebook and go through my messages. I'm pretty sure she saw a conversation I had with the girl I came out talking about how I was thinking about telling my mom. My mom called me after she read all the messages saying we need to sit down and have a serious talk when I get home. When I got home I asked what she wanted to talk about and she just changed the subject. I noticed my sister starting to post stuff on facebook in favor of gay rights out of the blue also. So I know they would be ok with it but I'm not sure how everyone else would handle it. I'm just to the point now where I'm going to tell people the truth when they ask about it but only if they ask.
     
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    Hi!!!! WELCOME! :grin:
     
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  11. Hey man! Don't worry, we'll all be there for you! :grin:
     
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    Welcome to the E.C. crew Alex, and you're right... Open those doors and let it all out, be free like a bird. :grin:
     
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    welcome! I am new as well!
     
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    Hello!
    I feel to new around here to welcome you, but I'm glad your here :slight_smile:
     
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    Hi, I'm Meagan. I'm in the same boat, I'm sick of hiding, but my family and mot of the people in my town are brutally conservative. I do not feel safe coming out. My friends know, but thats about it. Tell me if you come out soon and maybe how you did it, I've been denying it since I was a young girl and its eating me alive.

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    Hugxd
     
  16. alex772

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    Thank you all. Meagan I will for sure keep you posted. I'm also very scared on coming out. I've also been denying since I was really young. It's pretty much all I think about and lately I've been losing sleep over it. I really just don't even know what to do anymore.
     
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    Chin up, we all seem to be here for similar reasons. If you or anyone else needs someone to lean on, consider me a new team player! I am sick of the hiding as well, just need to build up the courage.
     
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    Welcome to EC, I think just about everyone here understands what you're going through, so EC should help a lot. :slight_smile:
     
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    Hi Alex, and welcome.
    You're not alone.
    Andrew