I think you owe it to yourself, and to him, to first figure out what you want and whether this is an issue of you trying to find your own worth...
I got the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine and I'm waiting for the second. Got none of the dramatic after-effects, just a painful shoulder that...
This has been going on for decades. It makes me extremely angry. I have so much I want to say about this atrocious industry and the culture that...
It's a big question. I think it's natural for some kids to explore or play or try things out. Do these experience dictate who you'd become, or are...
Buy tons-load of kimchi. Trucks of kimchi. Real, serious answer: buy some land and start the largest animal shelter in the world.
Your story is another beautiful proof of the good that happens when we get in touch with our real selves rather than trying to lie to ourselves...
To be more compassionate towards myself. To talk to people more, to communicate instead of keeping things to myself. To read more. To learn more...
Being affected by anxiety but not being aware of it? You just described my childhood. High levels of anxiety, including the physical symptoms, and...
As said above... don't come out if it puts you at risk. You are dependent on your parents as far as housing/finances go. If you feel coming out...
I've always wanted to visit there. It must be beautiful.
I'm Korean, born and raised in the Middle East (except for three years in elementary school spent in Seoul, but then moved back here). I consider...
My cousin, who was a 4-year-old kindergartener back when I first signed up on this site, would pronounce my international name as "Rin". 311 is my...
I think, before coming out and wondering how you boyfriend would react, it would be a good idea to look at the way you see yourself. Reading your...
I think going in and out of the closet is pretty common. Coming out is the final expression of a very long process which is mostly internal -...
Hi Melody, Welcome to EC. Like you, I grew up in a very conservative family, and when I realized I was gay, I knew I will probably lose my family...
Parental non-acceptance absolutely feels like shit. Unfortunately, there's not much that you can do. They might eventually accept you, or not -...
Welcome to EC. I'm sorry things went the way they did for you. No one deserves to be treated this way by their own family. I've been rejected by...
I wouldn't visit London again. I would love to visit Turkey again, but only after the current government changes.
It's a process. I understand how hard it is to just leave when you grew up with this community and they are your friends and family. The...
Rest in peace.