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Hello, I'm new here.

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by Mabel, Aug 18, 2017.

  1. Mabel

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    It's been a journey....I'm 42 year old woman married to a man, two kids 9&11 years. I have come to realize that I am gay. My husband and I are trying to figure out what's next. The last year has been so hard for me, to finally accept who I am and all the changes it will bring for me and those I love. I've tried finding support groups in my area, but I have had no luck. I do have a therapist but no community. So I started searching on line and here I am.

    Hope to get to know some people :slight_smile:
     
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    Hey welcome to EC. You will find lots of people here in similar situations :slight_smile:
     
  4. Mabel

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    Thank you! I'm really in the throws of all these life changes. It will be good to talk to people who understand. I plan on posting my story at some point and saying a little more about me. Things are just so busy here right now. We are prepping for changes and working with our girls therapists on how to go about letting them know I am gay. Which will most likely happen soon. I'm feeling very unsettled and keep going back and forth on whether or not I'm doing the right thing....
     
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    Hi Mabel, welcome to EC!
    I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope it all comes out okay.
     
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    Hello Mabel! Welcome to EC!:slight_smile:
     
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    Hi! I hope you find all the support that you need here. It's a good place to come and talk. Everyone is so helpful.
     
  8. Mabel

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    FYI, finally posted my story to the "LGBT later in life section". Just in case you guys have a couple hours to kill :wink: