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Open the closet door? Maybee

Discussion in 'LGBT Later in Life' started by peage, May 6, 2013.

  1. peage

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    I've had two female loves in my life. Both broke my heart. Had a fling with a guy back in the 70's and have had feelings since. No Complications as I've been a Widower now for thirteen years and am only just accepting that that the real me is Bi and possibly pangendered. Now about to make the first faltering steps.

    I have gay and Lesbian friends who I will probably come out to first. These are my first steps.
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    Welcome! Glad you are here sharing your journey. You are in good company.
     
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    welcome peage! this is a great place, lots of wonderful supportive people. The first steps are the hardest but I found the first coming out (to my wife) to be immensely liberating. Keep us posted!
     
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    Hi and welcome to EC! As my signature says, it's never too late to be what you might have been. Good luck!
     
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    I'm out to two Friends who I trust and my Doctor. Where Next Who Knows?
     
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    I am working on believing that I can have a future as a gay man; it's encouraging to be on this site where there are so many courageous people taking these steps.
     
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    That's the easy bit, finding somebody you like and and being certain they're gay. I've a lot to learn and I'm playing Catch Up.
     
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    Out Now to Six people two of them Gay Colleagues and feeling good about it. Learnt a bit about being safe.

    Most importantly both gay colleagues are wonderfully supportive One after he picked himself up of the floor. Will take me to a gay bar in the big city where you get a "Good Mix of People".

    I'm excited but frightened at the same time.

    Thank you all for your support, you'll never know how much you've helped me.

    Love Philip (Real Name)
     
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    Have a great time!!!
     
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    Congratulations Philip. That's really great news!