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Out of the lurker closet!

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by Ridiculous, Dec 8, 2010.

  1. Ridiculous

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    Hello!
    I've been a lurker for the last year or so, and I have to say that everyone on this forum is incredible.

    Anyway, I live in New Zealand and currently go to university (or 'college' I believe depending on where you live. Highschool is called college here). I've known I was gay since I was about 15, but hadn't told anyone. However because of all the advice on here I told someone about 2 months ago, which was great - you all help a lot more people than just the ones you directly reply to.

    I can't think of anything else to say, but hopefully I'll be able to join in somewhere :slight_smile:.
     
  2. Goethe

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    well first of all welcome to EC! and second of all, congratulations on coming out! it usually gets easier after the first time. hope you have fun here! :grin:
     
  3. VentinIntrovert

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    Hooray for joining EC. We love to have you come on board.
     
  4. Ridiculous

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    Thanks!

    It actually wasn't that bad coming out, as I wasn't really 'in' (i.e. didn't try and hide it). I was disappointed when he said he didn't even notice though; apparently I'm not as obvious as I thought!
     
  5. Thisisnew

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    Welcome to EC! And congrats on coming out! :slight_smile:
     
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    Welcome to EC! =)
     
  7. Gerry

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    Hi and welcome to EC! :smilewave
     
  8. Vivi

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    Hi :smilewave welcome to EC.

    Glad to hear you've found the site useful already. It really is a great place and i'm sure there'll be plenty of opportunities for you to join in. :thumbsup:
     
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    Hey welcome to EC.
     
  10. maverick

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    Welcome to the boards, I have found EC immensely helpful as well. :kiss: Good luck!