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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by NobodyKnows94, Nov 9, 2009.

  1. NobodyKnows94

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    Hey everyone,

    My name is Mike, i've chosen the username "NobodyKnows94" as i'm sure it's a feeling most people here have felt at least sometime in the process of coming out, i'm not saying that nobody here knows how i'm feeling, as i'm sure you all do which is why i've joined. It is also the name of one of my favourite songs, Nobody knows by Pink, if you don't already know it i suggest you listen to it :slight_smile:

    I'm 15, nearly 16 and have only recently accepted my sexuality, although i've known it for a while now. I'm still very early in the coming out stage, no one knows, i've only told friends that i've met on the internet which was hard enough for me, so i'm dreading coming out to people i actually know.

    I look forward to getting to know everyone,

    Mike
     
  2. Black Cat

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    :smilewave Hi Mike.

    I was in a very similar position myself when I joined EC. So I (as well as many other wonderful people here) can fully relate.

    Welcome to EC.
     
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    Hi Mike and welcome to EC! :smilewave
     
  4. NobodyKnows94

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    Thanks for the welcome Gerry and Black cat :slight_smile:
     
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    Hi Mike and welcome to EC. Coming out to people will get easier with time and as you get more comfortable with yourself. This is a great site to do just that - get comfortable with yourself. Good luck!
     
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    Heya there Mike, welcome to the club; you'll find lots of help and advice (and hopefully some fun) when you're with us :slight_smile: See you around...
     
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    Hey, Mike!

    Nice to (electronically) meet you and welcome to the community! Just coming on here and posting is a big step for a lot of people so congratulations on doing that! Stick around, read, ask questions, and make yourself at home :wink:
     
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    hey there, youll like it here
    its huuuuuuuuuge
     
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    Welcome to EC Mike! =)
     
  10. Bryan44

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    Hello Mike :grin: Welcome to EC!
     
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    Welcome to EC Mike!
     
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    Hi Mike and welcome to EC!
     
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    hey Mike welcome to EC
     
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    Hi Mike, and welcome to EC!
    Most of us were at that stage at one point or another. And I remember that for myself, starting to post here was a huge step at the time. I honestly think that without this place, I would be much less out, and much less happy than I am now... I hope it will have the same effect on you!
     
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    Hey welcome to EC