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Six Months?!

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by Timm, Nov 5, 2009.

  1. Timm

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    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.
     
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    Congratulations! I love hearing people's success stories and how EC has helped them. :slight_smile:
     
  3. destinationzero

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    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.
     
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    Happy half-EC-versary!

    Good to hear that things have been working out for you, and especially good that you'll be staying around!
     
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    I'm so glad to hear that this site has helped you too! It certainly helped me. Congratulations!!!
     
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    Thats awesome. This place is such an inspiration. All the people here rock!
     
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    Congrats!!!
    Happy you stayed with all these very supportive people.
     
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    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...
     
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    Aw! Congratulations! I am happy for you! :slight_smile:
     
  10. x2x2x2x2y2

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    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.
     
  11. Chip

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    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 :slight_smile:
     
  12. x2x2x2x2y2

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    I agree. These "coming out" stories really help people. I should know!