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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by Wayfarer, Jun 21, 2012.

  1. Wayfarer

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    What's up (did that sound really adolescent-y?)?

    To be honest, I'm a little bit nervous! I've never really participated in any LGBTQ community like this (or at all!) but I thought that I might as well pluck up the courage... I'll need it soon I figure. I also have a paranoid fear of my (unknowing) family stumbling across it! I've been struggling for the last two years (since I was sixteen I've just known) and I don't have any particular gay role figures or another teen like me to talk to.

    Anyway, I've been lurking over some of the forums here and having seen how helpful they are, I've decided to finally sign up. I look forward to getting to know you all. I may have a question or dozen before the week is out. :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:

    So, er, yeah! Thanks for reading my brief hello. :slight_smile:
     
  2. Lewis

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    Welcome to EC!

    I think everyone's the same, I was lurking around for like 2 months before I actually decided to join. I hadn't talked to literally anyone about my sexuality at all and hadn't told anyone. So it really does help! :slight_smile:
     
  3. Ascension

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    Hey there welcome to EC! Glad you joined. Nice to meet you :slight_smile: You have extreme courage. When I was 16 I was so scared of coming out, you'll be just fine!

    Just take baby steps at a time :slight_smile:
     
  4. Ethan

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    Heyo, welcome to EC!
     
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    Hello, and welcome to EC, Wayfarer. :slight_smile:
     
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    Hello and Welcome!!
     
  7. Philvanuirle

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    Welcome to EC and hope you find everything you need to :slight_smile: !
     
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    Hi and welcome. Hope we can help you so fire away.
     
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    Hey welcome to EC.