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  1. Ivysaur

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    Hey, guys, I'm Ivy, 15 and a sophomore in high school. I've stumbled over this site, and I'm excited to find a place where I can be myself.

    I haven't come out yet, and it's weird to me because I have many gay and bi- friends who wouldn't judge me at all. But every time I think of it, I can't bring myself to actually tell someone without going off into some roundabout, third person tangent. Even though I'm 99.9% sure, there's still that .1% chance that I'm wrong about me, and my inner perfectionist can't handle that. Looking back, I "knew" for a while, but I never really made sense of it.

    Basically, I'm that kid that's cooler, tougher, and way funnier online, but really is that awkward nerd in real life. I'm artsy, into photography, writing, Broadway musicals, and I read and listen to everything (except dubstep, techno, and country). Also, major Pokemon geek, hence my username. :icon_wink

    Thank you! I'd love to talk and make friends here. (!)
     
    #1 Ivysaur, Aug 13, 2014
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    Hello and welcome to EC! :smilewave :welcome:. It's a pleasure to meet you :slight_smile:.


    Cooooool! I am an avid Pokémon fan myself :grin:.
     
    #2 Candace, Aug 13, 2014
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    Welcome to EC :wave: Like your username :grin:
     
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    Hello!
     
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    Hey, hope you find what your looking for
     
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    Pleasure to meet you :slight_smile:
     
    #7 Ryujin, Aug 14, 2014
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    The fact you have so many mates around you who would support your sexuality would make some people confused as to why you havent just gone ahead, but what you are saying is soo true babe!
    Coming out and admitting it to yourself, in my opinion, is actually an even harder process than telling others!
    I'm here dude, for any advice, for an ear to rant to, for support or just a chat and natter. Add me ! And since you are a fellow Pokemon loony, right now you have taken the step from being a Caterpie to a Metapod (by admitting to and accepting it yourself) - but when you are ready to share it with the world and everyone you know (which is a massive step even if you know they'll be supportive - because the simple act of saying those words out loud to others is shit scary no matter what) you will evolve and you will be a Butterfree :slight_smile:)
    Probably the worst metaphor ever for your situation, but at least it's theme is Pokemon.
    *Gotta catch em all* :eusa_danc
     
    #8 AlezinwondRland, Aug 14, 2014
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    Welcome to EC!

    I used to be a pokemon nerd, but I fell out of love with it, but I must say I am starting to feel the urge to return to it! :grin:
     
    #9 KingJude, Aug 14, 2014
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    Hey!! :smilewave I'm kinda anxious about coming out too haha. And Pokemon is awesome- Raichu and Typhlosion are the bomb.
     
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    Welcome and thank yo for boarding EC.
     
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    Hello, and welcome! :smilewave
     
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    Welcome to EC
     
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    Thanks for the welcomes, guys.

    Haha, the metaphor is perfect :thumbsup: But I don't know, I still feel really uncomfortable with myself. Maybe I'm just a few exp. points away from a Metapod lol.

    Definitely should get back into it, man. :icon_bigg I got back into it after like four years, and it's even more fun than it was before.
     
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    Hey welcome! I also love broadway. what's your favourite musical?? mine is Rent
     
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    Rent is great, definitely in my top 10. My favorite ever is Drowsy Chaperone. Basically, I love everything with Sutton Foster. This year, I'm in some sort of Violet/Hedwig and the Angry Inch phase ever since the Tony's.
     
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    Maybe I will someday when I can afford a DS xD
     
    #18 KingJude, Aug 14, 2014
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    Welcome dear (*hug*)
     
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    Hello Ivy!
     
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