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Hi from Canada

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by Hippiemom, Nov 25, 2011.

  1. Hippiemom

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    Greetings from the Great White North!
    I am a 41 year old married mother of 2. I would describe my sexuality as fluid. I am attracted to both genders. I have been married to my husband for 17 yrs, out to him for the last 1.5 yrs or so - but he said it was NO SURPRISE TO HIM!! lol It actually saved our marriage when I finally admitted it to myself and to him. It was like releasing the steam from a pressure cooker or something. I suddenly felt free, for the first time I can remember.

    I am only out to a few close friends/colleagues. Our kids are in their early to mid teens, and have endured much the last couple of years. I don't want to add to their stress. We living a small city which is pretty right wing. My background is VERY conservative religious Christian (think head-covering, no makeup, no pants, no jewelry, etc). So I have come a freakin' looooong way, baby! Many paradigm shifts over the last 5 yrs.

    I am now an ordained metaphysical minister, working on my MA in metaphysics (thesis on meditation). I am opening a holistic business in the new year, have already done a great deal of counseling folks. Am now certified in massage, too. I love my life!

    Cheers to you all, thanks for welcoming me to your community! (&&&)
     
  2. Aeon Magus

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    Hello, Hippiemom, and welcome to EC. :smilewave

    Glad to hear your husband taking your coming out to him so well. :lol:
     
  3. Ethan

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    Heyo, welcome to EC!
     
  4. BradThePug

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    Hello and Welcome!!
     
  5. Doctor Faustus

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    Welcome!

    Coming out saved your marriage?! Very unusual, but very fortuitous. :slight_smile:

    All the best, see you around.
     
  6. Gallatin

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    Bienvenue!! :smilewave
     
  7. Gerry

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    Hi and welcome to EC! :smilewave
     
  8. silverhalo

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    Hey welcome to EC.