Ah, May 2009...it was six months ago that I stumbled upon Empty Closets. I do mean stumbled: I honestly don't remember how I found this place. But, I came here very stressed. I was only out to a couple friends and was nervous. Luckily, I've made several friends here to help me out. Six months later, I'm out of the closet and I even have a boyfriend! Thanks! I may have solved my long-term problems, but, believe me, I'm here to stay.
Awesome to hear that! I'm new here and in kind of the same situation you were when you joined. I hope one day, even if its longer than six months, I can get to where you are now. Thanks for sharing; it's really inspirational and comforting to hear the success stories of people on this site.
Happy half-EC-versary! Good to hear that things have been working out for you, and especially good that you'll be staying around!
It's great that you are out and in a relationship....same happened to me, when I came out I felt lonely but happy at the same time, I could be me, then I met my girlfriend and it's been great....just reading other people's stories on EC makes me see that I am not alone here and gives me comfort...
I love this post. EC is a great website that even gave me the push I needed to come out to my mom. I honestly don't think I could have without EC.
Great to hear that the community has been a help to you. If you have a moment to share your story in the "Coming Out" section, it will be an inspiration and a help to others who are trying to prepare themselves to take the plunge