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Old 14th Aug 2012, 05:00 PM   #1
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My name is Robin, I just came out a few days ago, and my mom suggested this website to me. I'm 17, and I'm here to get some support on my sexuality and get some questions about myself answered. I also hope to help others if I can. I'll see you around the site.
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Old 14th Aug 2012, 05:17 PM   #2
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Old 14th Aug 2012, 05:18 PM   #3
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Old 14th Aug 2012, 05:19 PM   #4
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Welcome Robin. I read your story, congrats on your mom being so supportive, that's great! I really hope your dad, brother, and friends can open up their mind a bit and be accepting. Sometimes people can say many anti-gay things and seem pretty homophobic, but when it comes down to being someone that they love and care for, it can change how they feel over time. Good luck.
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Old 15th Aug 2012, 12:54 AM   #5
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Hi Robin, and congratulations on coming out. The fact that your mom suggested EC is like WOW. Man you have a cool mom.
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Old 15th Aug 2012, 12:59 AM   #6
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How did your mom find out about this website? How did going out to her go? Why did you choose to come out to your mom first?
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Old 15th Aug 2012, 03:09 AM   #7
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Old 15th Aug 2012, 03:59 PM   #8
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How did your mom find out about this website? How did going out to her go? Why did you choose to come out to your mom first?
Well, my mom found out about this website after I told her I was gay, and then she did some research on the matter. (Probably to help her accept all of this.). Coming out to her went really well, and I came out to my mom first, because I knew that I had the best relationship with her. (Although I still had my car keys and wallet in my pockets as well as my shoes on in case I had to make a quick escape from my house after telling her.)
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Old 15th Aug 2012, 05:57 PM   #9
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Hi there - welcome to EC. congrats on coming out to your mom. I hope you like it here.
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Old 15th Aug 2012, 06:09 PM   #10
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Wow congrats on coming out! And welcome to EC
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Old 15th Aug 2012, 11:56 PM   #12
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lol, you know I also told my mom first, but my dad was there, so it was kinda both at the same time, had my train ticket back, just in case and a friend where I could sleep over. But they were fully accepting as well. My dad just had lots of weird awkward questions and stuff. But I think he handled it well.
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