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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by Penandpaper, Mar 11, 2015.

  1. Penandpaper

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    I'm new and this is my first post.

    I have been questioning my sexuality for years now and recently came to terms with the fact that I am gay, although I am still struggling with accepting myself. The Internet is a big place but I managed to find EC and have found it to be a tremendous resource so far. So after a while of looking around and reading posts I decided to join. Even though I'm shy, I'm glad to finally be able to interact with people whom I can relate to.

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  2. Nychthemeron

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    Welcome to EC! I'm sorry you are having a tough time accepting yourself. I hope the day for acceptance will come to you soon.
     
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    Hi Penandpaper! First of all, you have an awesome username! Gosh, I should have tought of a more creative one than golgari HAHAHA! Welcome to EC!!! I guarantee you that EC would be a great help for you in accepting who you are and understanding your sexuality more! There are lots of wise people here. And if you need someone to talk to, just leave something on my wall and I will reply ASAP. :slight_smile: Stay happy and awesome!
     
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    Hello there and welcome! :slight_smile: I'm glad you've found the forum helpful so far, and that you've decided to join up. Feel free to browse and contribute! Don't be shy - actually, I always hated when people told me that because you can't help being shy. Be shy, but know there's no need to be shy because we're really friendly. :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes: How's that?
     
  5. Hello! Welcome to EC! It's great to meet you! You're always welcomed to wall message me if you need to talk about your struggles while you're trying to accept yourself. I hope soon you'll have an easier time accepting yourself. Remember that you are fantastic just the way you were born. :slight_smile:
     
  6. potofsoup

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    Welcome to EC Penandpaper! :slight_smile:

    I hope you will be able to make friends here in EC. :slight_smile:
     
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    Welcome Penandpaper!
     
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    It's great that you came across EC and I hope you will find us all supportive as you continue on your coming out journey. Many of us here will understand the struggles with self acceptance, so if you need a little bit of support or advice post a message on the support forum and we'll try to help you out.

    Good to have you on board. :slight_smile:
     
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    Hey Penandpaper! That's an amazing username. Reminds me of journals and creativity! Welcome to EC. If you need a friend or someone to talk to, you can talk to me :slight_smile:.
     
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    Welcome to the website!
     
  12. Penandpaper

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    Thanks for all the warm welcomes! It means a lot.:icon_bigg I'm glad you like my username, too!