Well, so am I. Welcome. This is a fabulous place. My experience is that you will find nothing but acceptance and support here. Again, welcome...
Asari, I am in a similar situation to yours. I am in the early stages of coming out and am starting to reach out to the LGBTQ community. I...
I am so sorry you were treated that way by your family. It is never too late to start over. Trust me, there are many kind, caring, and...
HI and welcome. This is a wonderful place. As for confidence, it will come, it just takes time and practice. You are going to school, working,...
I think all of us desire companionship. Someone to share our innermost selves with. It also seems sometimes that the more we seek it the further...
I assume we are talking about another woman, right, and you know she is gay, so she isn't going to do a back flip when you ask her. It really...
Hi person54, As a gay man I wouldn't even begin to compare my struggles with yours. I freely admit that I don't know very much about trans...
"Outing Yourself: How to come out as lesbian or gay to your family, friends, and coworkers" by Michelangelo Signorile. A 14-step program with...
Hey Bzrk, Oh yes. I have been in denial for most of my life. I have know since pretty much forever that I am gay. Only during the past year,...
Maybe turn it around and ask him the same question "if you didn't know me would you think "I" was gay?". If you ask it sincerely, so he doesn't...
I was so excited yesterday. I called the LGBTQ support center only to find out that the support group counselor won't be in until Thursday. So,...
Hi there, It sounds to me like you have accepted yourself. That is probably the hardest step in the whole coming out process. So,...
I think Chip hit it spot on here. It is a lifelong process, and every situation is unique. I think you have to weigh the pros and the cons of...
Hey Lonely Guy, I think you have gotten some excellent advise here so far. Nothing more I can really add except that I have been there too,...
Hey Zakky, Yes, please come and talk. I think you will find this site is full of wonderful people with lots of support to offer. I have...
Hi Chandler, Just being you is enough. Congratulations on wanting to teach. I think that is one of the most important undertakings, children...
Hey, and welcome to EC. I think you will find this to be a wonderful place where you can ask about anything. Jim1454 had some excellent advise...
I am so happy for you. It sounds like you have found a good place. Next week I am starting with an LGBTQ support group at the university where I...
Hi there "Neil". Welcome to EC. This is a wonderful place, as I am sure you have already discovered. Please join in, and don't worry too much...
I've known I was gay since I was about nine years old. Couldn't really reconcile it with my family. So I ignored it and pushed it down inside...
