I've never written anything on any forums (except for University!) so don't know where to start but since new members seem to be posting here I will too, hoping for at least one reply! I have close friends who know everything in Europe where I went to study but now I'm back home in Japan and feel like I can't talk to anyone about it... maybe it's the culture here but seems really closed regarding gender issues and sexual orientation. I'm having a very hard time accepting myself here and really miss my friends in Europe. I feel like I'm lying to all my friends and family now, but I'm confused at the same time!!!!!!!! I don't know what to do Anyways hope to get to know some of you.