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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by IamIam, Mar 28, 2016.

  1. IamIam

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    Hello Everyone.

    I recently found your Forum and am very grateful for that. I am in the early stages of Coming Out - believe this is the Identity Stage as defined here. Would define myself as Questioning - knowing that I have attractions to both genders but certainly the attraction to women is stronger (I am Female) and trying to determine what that means to me and my life. Am experiencing a lot of the Fear and emotions that I'm sure others have gone thru. I am also a bit older (Mid-Life) and getting clarity on all of this now at this Stage.

    I know people that are Out and living life but none that are actually in the Process. Would love to connect with others to share experiences and support.

    Thank You!
     
  2. YermanTom

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    Welcome

    Most people are going through the process of either finding themselves or coming out.
    Have a read of the posts in the coming out section, hang around and meet some interesting people.
    (*hug*)
     
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    Hi IamIam... I've only been here for a few weeks and was going through the same stuff... EC is a great place to talk with others in the same situation and a safe place just to say what's on your mind.
     
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    Thanks so much to both of you! I will read the posts in the Coming Out Section and stay to meet others for sure. YermanTom: Love all of the Emoticons! :icon_bigg

    Thanks Again!
     
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    Hi, welcome to the forum! :slight_smile:
     
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    Welcome to EC :slight_smile:
     
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    Welcome to EC! :wave:
     
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    Hi and welcome :slight_smile:.
    I also want to connect with otherĀ“s. I feel lonely without having someone to talk to who fully understands me. Being queer is sometimes a bit tough with many thoughts in your head..
    Feel free to contact me, for an open conversation about anything!
    Take care.
     
  9. IamIam

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    Thank You All! So glad to be with others that Understand!
     
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    Hey, welcome to EC.
     
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    Welcome to EC! :slight_smile:
     
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    Hello and welcome to empty closets. Many, many years ago I had to go through what you are going through now. Give it time, remember you dont need to rush giving yourself a label. Read the coming out stories on the forum and also ask questions if you like.
     
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    Hey! Welcome to EC! You'll find a lot of people in a similar situation here, you're not alone!
     
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    Hi, welcome
     
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    Hi hearing all these stories for once I don't feel alone. To you who have come out you are so brave an amazing
     
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    Welcome! I'm sure you'll enjoy it here.
     
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    Thank you all so much! Truly appreciate the Support!
     
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    Welcome! I'm pretty new around here myself but just being able to read what people post and occasionally chime in has been great so far. My story is in bits and pieces in a bunch of threads. But I'm here if you need someone to talk to. I get it. I think we all get it.