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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by Pearls, Oct 15, 2015.

  1. Pearls

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    I've come across this site a few times and read some people's stories. For me, creating an account, writing this post and hopefully connecting with others is a scary but positive step toward self acceptance. It's facing a reality which I've become so accustomed to avoiding. I've been in the closet for about half my life now (I'm 25.) To put it simply living like this is killing; I feel like I'm walking through drying concrete, with every aspect of my life affected. HOWEVER I feel like I've reached a threshold of sorts - I can't carry this burden anymore. I feel a sense of relief because I know this is the start of a 'coming out' process and that there is peace at the end of it.

    I came across a song called 'Running' recently and these lyrics spoke to me - "You're running and you're running and you're running away [...] But you can't run away from yourself."

    Essentially, the truth will find it's way out there.

    Anyway. HELLO EVERYONE! It's nice to be here :slight_smile: x
     
  2. justin88

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    Welcome to EC! :slight_smile: everyone's friendly and helpful here so you've definitely joined the right forum
     
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    Hey there :slight_smile:
     
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    Welcome. Glad you're here.
     
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    Hi there!
    Hope you enjoy being a part of EC :slight_smile: