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  1. Nighthawk

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    Hi all! :smilewave I've been lurking for a while but wanted to make the jump & get to posting... a bit nervous about posting (really more of the reading/lurking type!) but this board seems great & supportive so here I am.

    It's becoming more clear to me lately that I really need to work on things -- the conflict & confusion that comes from being "half out"...

    I'm in my 20's & I'm not out at all to my family, etc etc. I'm really feeling that I should be but it also feels impossible... and I guess I'm looking for somewhere to find some support through it.

    Don't know what else to write in a first post but wanted to take the first step in posting -- & looking forward to getting to know my way around here!

    Thanks for reading & take care, -N.
     
    #1 Nighthawk, Nov 30, 2008
  2. Nick

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    Welcome and congratulations on becoming a member.

    What you've seen is correct, people are really supportive and most have been through similar situations so they will be able to give good advice.

    Hope to see you around.
     
    #2 Nick, Nov 30, 2008
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    Hey, welcome to ec, it's a really great place and the people here are wonderful.
     
    #3 Rygirl, Nov 30, 2008
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    Hey, welcome to EC! You've found one of the best communities around.
     
    #4 Maddy, Nov 30, 2008
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    Hey welcome to EC, this place is great for support and advice. If you need help people will come running with advice and offer support.

    Mmmkay good luck
     
    #5 tomahto72, Nov 30, 2008
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    Welcome to EC! I'm sure your nerves will subside quickly after you start talking to all these wonderful people here!
     
    #6 beckyg, Nov 30, 2008
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    It's wonderful to see you here! :slight_smile: You're already part of the family, so don't be shy about posting; there's some fun and games to get you warmed up :slight_smile: Feel free to wall me if you feel like a chat.

    See yah around
    x
     
    #7 Rosina, Nov 30, 2008
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    Welcome to the EC family! As was said,there are great people here and I
    hope you like it.
     
    #8 Mickey, Nov 30, 2008
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    Welcome to our forum! (*hug*)
     
    #9 thespanishheart, Nov 30, 2008
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    Welcome to EC! And lurking is never a bad thing...but don't be afraid to post. People can help a lot here.
     
    #10 Daniel, Nov 30, 2008
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    Hey and welcome just wanted to say I know what ur going through cause still barely starting and kind of doing it slowly and well just take ur time with coming out do it at ur own pace and not at others
     
    #11 trikuriboh, Nov 30, 2008
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    Welcome to EC!!! :welcome:
     
    #12 Jonathan, Nov 30, 2008
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    Hi and welcome to EC! :slight_smile:
     
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    Hi and welcome:grin:
     
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    Hi and welcome to EC! Glad you decided to join.
     
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    Hi and welcome to EC from Jim in Toronto!
     
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    Hay there welcome to EC!!!!!!! :slight_smile:
     
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  18. Nighthawk

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    Thank you for the welcomes & messages... much, much appreciated! :slight_smile:
     
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    Heyo, welcome! For what it's worth, I didn't come out until I was 25, so I have an idea where you're coming from. *hugs* and if there's anything I can do, let me know, eh?
     
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    Hello! Welcome to EC. I have to say that once you start posting everyone here is like one big family! So welcome :slight_smile:

    Hope to talk to you soon!
     
    #20 justinishere, Dec 5, 2008
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