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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by shimmersky, Jul 30, 2009.

  1. shimmersky

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    Hey everyone,
    I'm new here. I've been looking around the past few days, reading the articles and forum posts, and I think that this website is amazing.
    I came out a couple months ago. I had assumed that my struggle would end at that point, but it seems as though it's just beginning. But, anyway, I just wanted to say that I feel like this website is already helping me a lot.
    This page in particular helped me so much in understanding all the thoughts I've been having these past six years, and the recent words of my parents, and probably most of all, the emotions of my (now-ex) male partner (who I almost married). I had never thought of the coming out process as a grieving process, but now that it has been put into those terms, I have a much better understanding of what my loved ones and I are going through.
    So, I'm going to stick around here, and maybe post some more, and move closer to a place of self-acceptance and pride every day.
    Thank you! :slight_smile:
     
  2. mattypants

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    welcome to ec !

    interesting read there. glad your getting to a better place :grin:
     
  3. Beachboi92

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    WELCOME TO EC :grin: hope we can help you as much as possible with whatever you need (*hug*)
     
  4. Thisisnew

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    Hey welcome to EC :slight_smile:
     
  5. shimmersky

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    mattypants- Thank you! I'm glad, too. :slight_smile:
    Beachboi92- Thanks! And, you have helped me already by sharing your awesome coming out stories on the forums. :slight_smile:
    Thisisnew- Thank you! Aww, I feel so welcome! :slight_smile:
     
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    Hey welcome to EC hope we can continue to help
     
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    Hi and welcome to EC! :smilewave
     
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    Hi and welcome to EC from Jim in Toronto! (I used to LOVE watching the Muppets. Animal was cool!)
     
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    Welcome to Ec
     
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    Welcommmmeee :grin: If you need help, i'm here :grin: (As everyone XD) ^^ <3
     
  11. shimmersky

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    silverhalo- Aww, thank you for being so welcoming!
    Gerry- Thank you! :slight_smile:
    Jim1454- Thanks so much, and it's great to meet another Muppets fan! :slight_smile:
    JakeBHT- Thanks for the welcome! (P.S. Your title is, "different colours made of tears," which means you like "Venus in Furs" by the Velvet Underground, which means I automatically like you and think you're awesome.)
    Otsuke- Thank you, and I will definitely take you up on that if I ever need to talk. :slight_smile:
     
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    Just going to add my welcome too :slight_smile:

    It's always great to know just how much EC can help!

    Rosina
     
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    welcome to the family if you need anything come chat with me on my wall
     
  14. shimmersky

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    Rosina Chicita- Thanks for the welcome, and yes, it seems like it helps a lot of people! I wish I had known about this place sooner. :slight_smile:
    twixy30- Awww, thank you so much, and I will probably take you up on that. :slight_smile:
     
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    We've talked already, but I wanted to welcome you anyway :]
     
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    Aww, thanks girl, you're the coolest. :slight_smile:
     
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