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I'm a late bloomer

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by Hsj22, Sep 20, 2012.

  1. Hsj22

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    Hello!

    I'm new to this website and I guess I'm just looking for other people to talk to who are similar to me. I'm confused about myself. I didn't grow up knowing I was different; many people in the LGBT community know who they are from a young age, but not me. In high school, I started questioning myself but never really delved any deeper. It's really the last couple of years that have got me questioning myself extremely.

    Here is a little bit about me:
    I go to Humboldt State University.
    I'm an Ecological Restoration major/wildlife minor.
    I'm in my second year out of three.
    I love dogs, nature, and learning about the environment.

    Nice to meet you all!
     
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    Welcome to EC! :smilewave
     
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    Welcome to EC, nice to meet you!
     
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    Hey, I didnt work out I was gay until I was in my mid 20's and not because I was in denial, so I guess thats a bit like you, welcome to EC.
     
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    Hello and Welcome!!
     
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    Hello, welcome to EC :slight_smile:
     
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    Hi and welcome! I'm Anna, and I'm here if you ever need someone to talk to! :slight_smile:
     
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    Bienvenue a EC! That is one of two French phrases I know, so I use it whenever I can:slight_smile: Welcome
     
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    Welcome to the site! Nothing wrong with being a late bloomer - I didn't question myself at all until I was 20. There's no race here, whenever you get there, you get there. :slight_smile:

    Sounds like a fun major, btw!
     
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    Late bloomers rock! (!) I'm seeing more and more of us by the day as I explore both the site and my local LGBT community. WELCOME!!! (*hug*)
     
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    HI and Welcome! :slight_smile:
     
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    Bienvenue! :smilewave
     
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    Welcome :smilewave

    I'm new here too, but people here are so very nice and supportive!!!!! Everyone here is really great!

    Feel free to address anyone with any question you have (*hug*)
     
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    I'm pretty new here too, but still wanted to welcome you.
     
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    Welcome to EC, HSJ! That sounds like an awesome major to have!
     
  17. Hsj22

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    Thanks everyone! I've also noticed that everyone here is really nice and super supportive.