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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by mikeh, Aug 13, 2008.

  1. mikeh

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    Just found this site, and I'm very happy there is a place like this!

    I'm coming up on my 23rd birthday, and for the past 9 years I have been in denial about my feelings. Only in the last 2 months did I finally start admitting to myself that I'm gay... even now it's still very odd to say that. This morning I almost came out to my aunt via email (asked her if she ever suspected I was gay, but then whitewashed over that question), so at this point I haven't told anyone. Something has to change, and this looks like a great place to have that happen.

    Anyway, have just found the forum, I'm going to look around and read everything I can :icon_bigg

    Michael
     
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    Welcomeski :grin:
     
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    Welcome to the EC its great hope you have fun
     
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    Hi Michael and welcome to EC! :slight_smile:

    You have come to the right place!
     
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    Hi Michael! Welcome to EC!
     
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    Welcome Michael! :slight_smile:
     
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    Hi Michael. I'm really glad you found this site. Some of us denied it for a lot longer than you have (me for example - I was 35!!!). This forum will help you come to terms with being gay - it certainly did for me!
     
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    Welcome to EC!! :grin:
     
  9. BitterEdge

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    welcome to EC...I'm in a very similar situation.
     
  10. yahooooo

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    Heya! Welcome to EC! I hope you enjoy yourself here!! :slight_smile:
     
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    Welcome to EC! =D
     
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    Hi and welcome to EC! I hope you like it here with us. :slight_smile:
     
  13. Welcome =]

    I hope you find what you need from the site =]
     
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    Welcome to EC.
     
  15. Heyy welcome to EC!!!
     
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    Welcome to EC!!! :welcome:
     
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    Hey, welcome to EC! This is a great place to start the changes that you want to make. Good to have you with us!
     
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    Thank you all very much for the warm welcome. It's amazing and wonderful to me that people--who are complete strangers, none the less--are so accepting. Even just in saying hey, it has really changed my outlook on the future. :slight_smile:
     
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    welcome to EC!!
     
  20. touch me

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    Hi, welcome, I have learned so much in a short time here. I have been out to my parents since age 13. But, I went through a period of time from 32 to 52 where I passed as a straight person, was married and have two wonderful children. Three years ago we divorced after my father died. Now, I am trying to start over. You are in the right place for love.