Yes certainly I have met others who have been true to themselves from a much earlier point. And some of our older, brave gay brothers and sisters...
You are nor alone. And welcome here.
I am wondering how it would feel to acknowledge what you cannot change about yourself and shifting the focus onto those things you CAN change? I...
I am so pleased for you that you have felt empowered to take a step in the direction that feels right to you...I hear how good it felt for you to...
This is beautiful. So brilliantly expressed. May I share your words, totally anonymously, with others who have encountered grief, that they might...
This is a huge dilemma for you. I absolutely hear your very real, deep pain. Perhaps it is true that there us no solution that is entirely...
What a loving, supportive thing to say, Dean. And true.
That's spot on. Nobody could say it more succinctly, Old Tacoma.
I hear your pain and anguish and that you do not want to be gay. It does not fit with who you want to be. That is really hard, but sadly, I would...
I can only echo others. I think you can only grow around a loss so great - the hole will always be there - but growing you are. I agree that it...
Thank you for continuing to be a strong, compassionate and empathetic presence here on EC, David. Merry Christmad to you and wishing you a good...
I think she is experiencing emotional overload. She has been in psychotherapy for a long time and I am coming to believe that it isn't really...
Thank you, David. I really appreciate your reply. I know you have faced some really hard times in your life, the massive and irreplaceable loss of...
It all fell apart today. It's hard when your girlfriend tells you she won't now be spending Christmas with you and your family (as it was last...
rtoddhix - it is understandable that such an offer would be tempting having talked so much and made a connection with Joel and I also think David...
Do you feel comfortable with them? Do you feel truly seen/ heard and valued for who you are, right now, in all your confusion? A good therapist...
Rtoddhix, what you say sounds very measured, thoughtful and considered. I agree with David that moving forwards gradually is the safest option for...
However, the BI was not the only reason I repressed my true sexuality. I grew up in the shadows of HIV and the infamous Section 28, which led me...
For me personally, the BI came into play strongly. I knew I wanted children and once this imperative was fulfilled I went through a period of...
I really feel for you. The feelings sound so strong but you are working hard to manage them and are waiting for them to change over time. That's...
