Hi everyone! I've used Empty Closets for quite some time now and decided it's finally time to join. I'm 18 and not out at all. It's taken me some time to even accept that fact that I'm gay and I'm only now seriously starting to think about coming out, although it still terrifies me. That's why I'm joining here. Thankfully I have some good friends who I hope will be okay with it but I always think what if they're not, what if it doesn't work out, what if my friends don't want to be around me anymore :icon_sad: I feel pretty down most of the time just now and this is something that is driving me to come out. I'm so sick of hiding away, feeling like worthless crap and wasting my life. I'm sick of agreeing with my male friends about 'hot' girls. I hope I'll have a good time here and get some great advice on coming out because there is no way I'm going to be able to do it by myself! :icon_bigg
Hiya! I totally get where you're coming from, mate. I've been in a similar situation for years. Anyway, hope you'll find the support you're looking for here. Cheers
Hi everyone, thanks for the warm welcome ---------- Post added 4th Jan 2013 at 09:12 AM ---------- Thank you! Haha, nope. It's just something silly that I though up when signing up. It does kinda have a meaning though.
Hi DandB! If you ever feel like talking, let me know, I'm going through a similar situation (well, not exactly the same, but similar).
Hey I'm new here too and I'm in almost the exact same situation. The only difference being that I'm seventeen. It would be nice to talk to someone about this! Message me or something I guess, I don't really know how this works.
Heya! Welcome to EC you two! @OP - The quote in my signature is something I came up with myself and it's a question I find asking myself when I'm stuck in making tough decisions. The truth is you can think of all the bad outcomes, or all the good outcomes. But the reality may be totally different! You have to bare that in mind. I'm sure you'll make the best choice for yourself.
Hi and welcome! I totally understand your what ifs about your close friends. I've come out to a couple and I had those fears and still do sometimes. I hope you do find a time to come out so that you dont have to pretend anymore. Feel free to talk to me anytime!
