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so here I am

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by penelope, Dec 22, 2015.

  1. penelope

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    Hello there!:smilewave
    I'm a sixteen-year-old girl(well at least mostly girl) from Finland and I like other girls.

    I tried this site out about a year ago. There was nothing wrong with it, I guess I just had to figure things out by myself first.

    Well, I've been out to my best friend for over a year and then told more people through-out the year, like my other friends and my parents, and finally officially came out on instagram in September. My friends and family have been absolutely wonderful and they've supported and accepted me just like I knew they would.

    But... Lately I've been feeling really lonely. I don't know any LGBTQ+ people my age and it's hard to hang out with my friends because even though they don't have any problems with me being gay they just don't get it. I can't talk to them about the things that went and still sometimes go through my mind because they wouldn't understand. I'm also kinda' scared that they find my rambling about my sexuality boring. They're not making a big deal out of it so why should I?

    It's still a really big part of my identity and I'd really like to talk to someone who knows what it's like. I love our LGBTQ+ family and I'm always interested to learn more about LGBTQ+ people and how they feel and what everything means and how to respect everybody and not to insult them and how to educate the people near me about LGBTQ+ community. So I'm always up for a chat about anything really. I want to hear your stories and can share mine in return. :slight_smile:

    I just want tons of LGBTQ+ friends!! (&&&)

    -penelope
     
  2. YuriBunny

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    Welcome~! ^.^
     
  3. campervankid

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    Hi welcome! :slight_smile: I'll be your friend! (wait did that sound creepy? It wasn't meant to) Anyway I'm a 17 year old girl from England and I like girls too so there is one thing we have in common already. Random question though, do you like peanut butter (I mean i'm a reasonable person but if you don't that could be a deal breaker :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:). Feel free to message me if you want to chat :slight_smile:
     
  4. Elliiexriley

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    Welcome Penelope!
     
  5. Hawk

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    Hello Penelope, welcome back to EC! :wave:
     
  6. blueshadedsoul

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    Hello & welcome :smilewave I hope you like it here ^^
     
  7. silent symphony

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    Welcome back!

    Having people to talk to is the best way to fight loneliness!:thumbsup:(&&&)
     
  8. DougTheBicycle

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    Welcome back, you fabulous little speck of sunshine! :grin: Glad to have you here!




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  9. MetalRice

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    Welcome to EC!
     
  10. justin88

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    Welcome to EC! :slight_smile:
     
  11. happyraindance

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    Hey, Penelope! Welcome to EC!
     
  12. Nelly1

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    Welcome Penelope :slight_smile: I'm 15, and I'm from the UK. Like you I'm into girls, so feel free to give me a ping anytime soon. (I went off EC for a while but I'm back on).