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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by lostsoulmanish, Dec 24, 2015.

  1. lostsoulmanish

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    Im a 38 year old indian male from a very conservative family. From dating women in college due to peer pressure, to marrying a woman due to parental and societal pressure, to getting divorced due to a lack of intimacy, to seeking professional councilling since 2 years to deal with my sexuality has been a long and tiring journey. Even today, my best friend and councillor are the only people aware of my reallity. These two women in the whole wide world are the only ones who no the real me. This is the first time I have had the courage to post about myself under a cloak of annonimity as I am fed up of living a lie 24 x 7 and need some release. When my marriage failed due to lack of intimacy on my part I was confused and angry at myself. It was only after I spend a lot of time alone after my separation was I confronted with the prospect of my homosexuality. Something that till date is a stigma in my country, among my friends and family.
     
  2. campervankid

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    welcome to EC! I hope that things get better for you soon :slight_smile:
     
  3. YermanTom

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    Welcome to EC.
    You were find a lot of support here.
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  4. mituaski

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    Welcome hun! (*hug*)
     
  5. killswitch0029

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    Welcome to EC :smilewave

    The people here are pretty great (myself included, haha) so I'm sure you'll fit in and find some people to talk to in to time!!! Hope you have a good experience here :slight_smile:
     
  6. mychemromance99

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    Hello there, fellow Indian :slight_smile: (&&&)
    Welcome to EC :grin:
     
  7. DougTheBicycle

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    Welcome to EC! This is the exact right place to be yourself without fear of judgement or rejection. :slight_smile: Everyone here is extremely friendly and supportive. :grin: If you ever need to talk to someone, feel free to post on my wall, and I'll reply as soon as I can. :slight_smile: Welcome to the Family. (*hug*) We're all here for you.



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  8. justin88

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    Welcome to EC! :slight_smile:
     
  9. lostsoulmanish

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    Thank u fr such a warm welcome : )
     
  10. Mirko

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    Hi there, and welcome to Empty Closets! You have come to the right place to seek support and to make some new friends along the way. I can only imagine what it must feel like living in a society that is not very welcoming of LGBTQ*. Welcome the community. :slight_smile: