I'm so nervous, I don't even know what to type! ^^; Okay... Here goes: My name is Melissa. I'm 20 and I've been really quite lonely because of my in closet status. Neither my friends, nor my family know the secret I've been keeping for four years. Actually, I've never told anyone. I'm just so tired of lying to myself and everyone around me. I would really like to get comfortable with talking about the subject and accept myself so that I gain the strength to tell others. ...Thanks for reading. : )
Hi Melissa! Welcome to EC! EC is a great place to figure things out and to make some friends. EC is the place to talk about what ever you need to talk about. We'll help you as much as we can to get comfortable with yourself and start the coming out process. Welcome aboard!
Thanks so much for the welcome. I appreciate it. I just don't want to feel alone anymore, you know? : )
Hi, Melissa, Welcome, were like family and you are the newest member. So, just relax and open up we are here for you. touchme
welcome, just jump right in and post and wall people ,we are all friendly here, and some people actually speak sense ,not me though take care and welcome to the family (&&&)
THIS is the place to get comfortable with your orientation. It was the first place that I was able to talk about stuff that was bothering me - and I'd been carrying around my secret for longer than you! Good luck, and welcome!
Hey Melissa! That loneliness and fear you mentioned are the two biggest things you loose when you come out. It took me ages to go the first few, difficult steps- but from there, it was incredibly freeing. I'd love to do my best to help you though this. Sounds like you're ready to start telling people... ~Hugs, Lyra (*hug*)
hello and welcome!! feel free to post about anything you feel or wanna talk about =] you'll find great people here giving even greater advice!
Hi Melissa, My name is Jen I am 27. This is a good start to meeting other GLBTQ people. I grew up in a small country town and I know how hard it is to feel alone. It took me meeting other people who are gay, seeing their life, going to gay clubs ect before I felt comfortable in my own skin enough to come out. (I had never even met a gay person that I knew of ..until I was an adult...I just knew I was one). I have been out for 7 years and I tell you it is a freeing thing. There are cons but the pros far outweigh. Good luck and feel free to write on my wall and PM me once I am a full member. looking for friends for good conversation. Wishing you all the best -Jen