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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by japhy, Oct 5, 2012.

  1. japhy

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    Hey everyone. I'll admit, this is weird to do this but here I am. I'm a closeted guy in his late thirties who just recently has come out to himself. I've known I was gay since I was a kid (10 or 11) but have managed to bury it for years. I'm about as "straight acting" as they come in terms of others perceptions of me but deep inside I've always known I was gay.
    So...anyway...nice to be here and look forward to reading and learning.
    This could get complicated.
     
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    Hey welcome to EC.
     
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    Welcome! There is a great community of people here to help and listen. I hope you find what you're looking for. :slight_smile:
     
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    Nice to meet you and welcome!
     
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    Welcome Japhy!! I came out to myself about the same age as you so don't feel you're alone around here.
     
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    Welcome welcome! Glad you found this fantastic place =)
     
  8. Valarie

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    hi and welcome

    there is a lot of experience here
    there's bound to be people you can talk to

    and dont forget to have fun XP
     
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    Welcome. Good to have you here!
     
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    Welcome, I think you will find many of us here that are or were in a similar situation.
    I often wonder if it was the Aids crisis or the fact that it in our youth the role models on tv were very fem - there were no Will Turman's. lol
    Anyway welcome o EC
     
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    Hello and welcome!
     
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    Hey :slight_smile: welcome to EC
    here you will found the support you need!!
     
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    Thanks everyone!

    ---------- Post added 8th Oct 2012 at 05:46 PM ----------

    And I agree, child of the eighties adds a whole other level of "fear" when it comes to these things.
     
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    Welcome japhy. Hugs.