Hello everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a 37 year old guy and I just realized yesterday that I'm gay. I've been depressed for years and have never been in a relationship that's lasted more then a couple weeks (all women). It's weird, I can't say exactly how I know, but without a doubt I do. At first I felt euphoic and relieved, but now I'm anxious. I'm a loner and have nobody around where I live to talk to. I love my family but their all very religious and if I came out to them I'm afraid I'd be cut off from my nephews and nieces :icon_sad:. At least they all live over a thousand miles away, so it won't be hard living a separate life with them when I'm home visiting. I came here hoping to find support and maybe not feel so alone. - Thanks for reading.
Hey there! Welcome to EC. I really hope you get better, just remember there's so many people on EC that are in a similar situation to yours and every one would love to help!
Same here , I am a lesbian , 23 years old .. my family is forcing me to get married. But cant let my family accept my relationship . On the other hand cant even come out ... at present i am looking for a gay guy . We can marry on a contract of mutual faith.
Thank you everyone for the welcome, I do appreciate it. Dumbledo, I cannot even imagine what it must be like for you in your country:icon_sad: I hope you find a way to be happy with who you are and not what everyone else wants you to be. -Best wishes.(*hug*)
