Hi everyone, I'm 21 years old from the UK. I feel like I've always known that I was bisexual since I was young, even though I identified as straight (went through a phase of being in denial when I was 15). But towards the second half of university I've been struggling to come to terms with the fact that I may be lesbian and have traveled along the spectrum quite dramatically. Since I was 15 I've had several messy and painful situations involving falling for best friends and having it semi reciprocated which has made me a bit tired and frustrated. I thought it was about time to join this forum after lurking for so long to meet some people and to share experiences. Glad to be here! :icon_bigg
Hello there and welcome to Empty Closets (!) I have just come out of the mid teenage years denial that you were talking about- ain't it dandy?! Hahha. I am sure you will find the support here you want and need.
Aww thank you all! Yep, I was 'straight with exceptions' .....until it was obvious that there were far too many exceptions haha xD I'm sure I will
Hi. Nice to meet you! I'm new in this forum too. I understand what you're saying. I was in denial when I was younger and I haven't come out to anyone yet. But I've realized that I have to accept myself the way I am. I think everybody has the right to be happy and there's nothing wrong with being bi or lesbian. :welcome:
Thanks! Yeah I'm in a process of doing that. A lot of people know my sexuality, I'm pretty open with it, a fair amount of my family and friends and I'm definitely not ashamed. But I agree, I think it's just my own self-acceptance that is needed, I should embrace it rather than be afraid of it. Definitely, everyone does have the right to be happy regardless of who they are
You have taken a lot of steps forward. You should be very proud of yourself Definitely the self-acceptance is so important and it's the most difficult thing to achieve, but I'm sure you'll reach that goal.
