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Hey I'm new and kind of scared.

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by BenIsScared, Jul 8, 2011.

  1. BenIsScared

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    My name's Ben and I'm a teenager.
    I think I'm gay but not completely sure, and I'm just looking for support.
    Nice to meet all of you! :smilewave
     
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    Heyo, welcome to EC!
     
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    I'm new too! Trust me i know how you feel. I just started coming out and I'm still a little scared :frowning2:. But it'll get better :slight_smile:
     
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    we all felt just like you at someone point. Finding out your different can be scary at first, but once you've come to terms with it, you'll realize how awsome standing out really is. when I first discovered I was gay, I begged for it to go away, now I wouldn't change it all. :wink:
     
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    Hey, Ben! Welcome to EC. You're in a great place to think about and begin to understand where you are on the spectrum of sexual orientation.

    I'm guessing it won't be *too* long before you're ready to change "benIsScared" to "benIsHappy" or something :slight_smile:
     
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    Hi Ben! Welcome to EC! (*hug*) You don't ever have to feel scared here, everybody is sooo supportive & helpful! I just joined recently too & I'm so glad I was able to find so many nice people here who understand me a bit & are always willing to be supportive & answer any questions I have. You'll really like it here!
     
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    Welcome to EC Ben, I'm fairly new to here as well, but this forum really is great to have.
    I too am a teenager, and am struggling to come to terms with my sexuality.
    I would be more than happy to chat about this stuff with you over on my wall, as it would benefit both of us.
    hope to hear from you soon :slight_smile:
     
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    Hello and welcome!!
     
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    Hey welcome to EC.
     
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    Hey Ben, welcome to EC. You'll find we're all friendly here.(^_^):smilewave
     
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    Hey welcome to EC Ben! I am also fairly new and found this place to be very helpful and supportive. I hope you will be able to feel the same way about it! :slight_smile:
     
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    Hi there Ben. Everyone is really nice here, so don't be scared! They've been really suportive to me and other people :slight_smile:
     
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    Welcome.
     
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    Wow, thank you guys for being so supportive!! I've never really experienced anything like this, and y'all are making me feel really accepted!