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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by Imagin, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. Imagin

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    Hello, Just joined a few min ago, wanted to say hi to every one. I came here b/c this site was a link on another. This is not the first time I have been to a site like this one, I end up leaving or just stop coming back. Mostly due to the fact that I just couldn't handle the fact that I thought I might be gay, and thus went back to "its a phase". It never lasts till I realize its not. I just don't know what to do, honestly.

    To night, I came so close to just telling my twin bro and my best friend. If it were measurable, it would have been millimeters. But I did not, I chickened out like normal.

    I prob could go on, and tell you my life story, but I wont put you (whom ever is reading this) through that...

    Any way, hope this has provided you with some insight into me....I guess

    ty for any replies, or just reading it.
     
  2. Maddy

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    Hey, welcome to EC! Good to have you with us, and I hope you stick around :grin: So many of us have been in the same mindset, this is a great place to come to to talk about it.
     
  3. Gerry

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    Hi and welcome to EC! We're glad to have you here with us. :slight_smile:
     
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    :welcome: to EC!
     
  5. Kimi

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    Konnichiwa and Welcome to empty closets!!

    I hope you would stick around with us:slight_smile: This site isn't all about helping others and figure out problems, you can also have fun:slight_smile: (That's what I do...I mean that'S what I can do...:eusa_doh:slight_smile:

    I hope you can figure out what to do soon. There are loads of people who is willing to help you on this website:icon_wink

    See you around:smilewave
     
  6. mikeh

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    Welcome! I hope you find EC as helpful as I have!

    As was said, many are and have been in the same situation. Some people accept themselves with no problem. It took me 9 years. Others took even longer. It's not something you have to do tomorrow, the right time will come.
     
  7. beckyg

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    Welcome! I hope this site feels like home to you and you do not leave this time. I think we can help! :slight_smile:
     
  8. kristi

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    Welcome to EC. You'll tell people when the time is right for you. The most important thing is being honest with yourself and accepting yourself for who you really are. The best way I've heard it explained is "being comfortable in your own skin". Only you can decide when the time is right. Just know that you're not alone, there's a whole community out here to support you. Hang in there! :slight_smile:
     
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    welcome to EC!
     
  10. welcome to EC! and i'm sure that you will find people with a similar mindset to you on the site, there is always someone to talk to. Acceptance of oneself can take longer for some people than it does others, so don't feel awkward about it, we understand how you are feeling. You have to just go with the flow and let things unfold by themselves, only you will know when the time is truly right to come out to people.

    anyway, i hope you stick around, and i hope to see you popping in and out of the forums.

    mucho welcomes and well done for taking the step of reaching out for an LGBT forum, i know how hard a seemingly easy and small thing to do can be =]

    see ya around.

    Marie XoX
     
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    Welcome! Hopefully your stay here will be long.. :slight_smile:
     
  12. Mirko

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    Hi and welcome to EC! No worries, EC will help you to get ready to come out to others! Hope you stay.
     
  13. Jonathan

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    Welcome to EC :welcome:
     
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    Welcome to EC man.
     
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    Welcome to EC! I hope you stick around and try to figure things out. This site can be a great help!
     
  16. Jim1454

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    Hi and welcome to EC! It takes everyone a while to accept the fact that they might be or they are gay. You're not alone there. The fact that you're thinking about it at your age is great! You have your whole life ahead of you!!!