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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by DanA, May 23, 2012.

  1. DanA

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    Hi,

    I'm a 24 year old closeted gay man and I'm tired. I want to come out but I don't even pretend to begin to know how... and I'm incredibly scared and disappointed in myself. There are factors, such as a family that is not supportive and a community that is not supportive of people who are gay, that keep me in the closet but it's mostly me. But hey, that's why I'm here, to become comfortable with myself and learn.

    Hello ya'll, it's a pleasure
     
  2. nydtc

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    Welcome - the board was very helpful for me. A sense of community - that I wasn't in this alone! And I was much older than you!
     
  3. rainbowfox

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    Hi, welcome to EC (*hug*)
    my family is supportive in lgbt erea but i live in a really conservative homophobic muslim country. for me, coming out to trustable close friends really helped. be hopefull you'll find a way :slight_smile:
    if you liked to talk more contact me:slight_smile:
     
  4. Alex94

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    Welcome to EC!!!
     
  5. silverhalo

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    Hey welcome to EC.
     
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    Welcome to EC!
     
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    Hello and Welcome!!
     
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    Hi Dan, welcome to EC! :slight_smile:
     
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    Hello, DanA, and welcome to EC. :slight_smile:
     
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    I certainly understand being scared, and coming out is extremely hard, even if you feel safe and really want to!

    I hope you feel welcome here!