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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by Atlantic, Jun 21, 2014.

  1. Atlantic

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    I came across this website by a few random google searches about various things, and since it's 12 AM and I couldn't sleep, I decided to register. Especially because this seems like such a great place to be completely myself without feeling pressured at all.

    I think I've always sort of known that I was trans--or at least was aware that I definitely wasn't a girl. Whenever I tried to think of myself as a girl I felt horribly wrong for some reason, and whenever I hit puberty I got so confused and frustrated with my own body and how others perceived me. I think when I made a blog was when I finally realized what being trans actually was and it felt like such an epiphany to me.

    So yeah, here I am? I live in a household that sees trans people as jokes and I also live in the middle of Texas, so I'm honestly conflicted about coming out any time soon to anyone just because of my personal safety. It's awful, but I want to wait until I'm older and more confident to tell my family.
     
  2. Polterpup

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    Welcome to EC! And you shouldn't feel bad or pressured about coming out to anybody. You should only tell when you're ready.
     
  3. Nychthemeron

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    You live in the same time zone as me! HELLO SAME-TIMEZONE PERSON!

    I feel the same way about you in a few ways. Being trans, feeling really weird when I think of myself as a girl, getting relieved when I realized I was trans, and living in the middle of a community full of assholes - and so do many others. I've gotten a lot of help here and I think you will too, if you choose to ask for it.

    Either way, welcome to EC. I wish you good luck!
     
  4. IceBlueRoze

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    Welcome to EC and if u ever need someone to talk to hit me up! Otherwise I feel for you and hope the best for you.
     
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    Hello there and welcome to Empty Closets :slight_smile:

    I'm sure you will find the support and friendship you need here, it's a wonderful site where everyone can be themselves. Here are some dancing bananas (!) (!!) (!) (!!) (!)
     
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    Welcome Boy Atlantic!
     
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    Hey!!!! Welcome to ec!!!!!!!!