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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by aeguy07, Jan 1, 2007.

  1. aeguy07

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    Hi. I am a new member here. I am 18 years old and a senior in high school. I joined this board to find people who are going through what I am. I have been labled gay my entire life. I am now coming to terms with it. I had my first crush on a boy this summer and it changed my life. I recently came out to my closest friends, all who have been very supportive. I am just trying to figure out how to tell my mom. Ok sorry for the long post. Thanks for reading this too.....
     
  2. TriBi

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    Hi - and welcome :smilewave

    BTW - that was actually a pretty concise post :icon_bigg -and I think you'll find a few people who are at/have gone through the same stage as yourself.

    Dive right in and make yourself at home!
     
  3. Micah

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    Hey aeguy, welcome to EC.

    Don't hesitate to make a post in the Support and Advice forums about any issues you are having :slight_smile:

    Hope to see you around.

    Dave
     
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    Hello, and welcome! I'm 18, a freshman in college, and I joined for similar reasons. I really just wanted to learn about some of the issues that GLBT people go through, as I had been completely isolated from them the first 18 years of my life (mostly because of my own doing). I had the fortunate/unfortunate luck that before college (as far as I can tell, and have learned), no one could tell I was gay. Yeah, I got my first crush when I started college (he's straight, I haven't told him yet, but do plan to, eventually).
     
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    Hi aeguy - welcome to EC! :slight_smile:
     
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    hey, im 15, but im in highschool and i see how gay people are treated (thats why im "hideing" it). its really wrong, but even though people think im straight, im still really insecure about it. and a few years ago this BIG rumer was spread by my "friend" that i was gay, no one knew i was, they were trying to make me mad, but they treated me like i was and it was NO fun....if you wanna talk, send me a message, i pretty sure i know what your going thru
     
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    Hey welcome to EC!!!
    I'm glad you're coming to terms with your sexuality and that your friends are supportive! :icon_wink I'm sure you'll like it here :thumbsup:
     
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    Welcome! If I can help you with the Mom situation, please ask. I'm happy to hear your friends are so supportive.
     
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    Hi! Welcome to EC from Jim in Toronto! This is certainly the right place to come for the things you're looking for. Good luck, and make yourself at home!!!
     
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    hey welcome to ec :slight_smile: im newish :slight_smile: and i love this site!!first place i can REALLY be myself!!:slight_smile: :slight_smile: :slight_smile: :slight_smile: :slight_smile:
     
  11. Urman

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    Hi welcome to Ec
     
  12. Kimi

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    Hi and Welcome to empty closets(*hug*)

    I'm glad to hear everyone has been supportive so far:slight_smile:
    Don't rush to come out though!!

    Hope to see you around:smilewave
     
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    Hi, welcome to EC. Everyone here will try and help you through any difficulties you are having.

    I look forward to talking with you later!