Hey everyone. My name is Melissa. I'm 20 years old (soon to be 21!) and in college. I haven't yet decided how I want to label my sexuality. As in, I know that I am attracted to women and not men but I do have some discomfort with identifying as a lesbian for reasons I'll likely share later. So I presently identify as queer. I came out for the first time in October of last year. Since then I have come out to a few more people but not yet to anyone at school so this year is going to be big for me because I plan to. Wish me luck!
Hi Melissa! Welcome sooo much to EC! (*hug*) I know tht you'll find everyone just as helpful & supportive as I have, so I hope you're glad to have found us! (&&&) And I can relate, Since I've came out, I still struggle with identifying myself as being a lesbian too, but it's more of a 'How can I possibly be one!?!' more than it is a problem with the label itself. I have my good days & bad, just like everyone else really. And I'm not out to anyone at college either (I start on Tuesday), so we're both in the same boat a little bit there too. I still haven't decided how or if I want to do it this year myself. It'd be easier if there was an LGBT support group on campus where I go to college, but there isn't anything in the entire city where I am, so it's a bummer... Anyway, once again, welcome to EC & don't hesitate to just be yourself or ask any questions you might have! Everyone is super supportive & the mods here are just amazingly great too, especially when you need someone to listen... (&&&)
