When to come out?

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Registered: 03-30-2007
When to come out?
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Fri, 03-30-2007 - 6:32pm
Hi everyone! I have been reading the Message boards for a few weeks and it has been helpful. I have just recently realized I was gay. For years I have suffered from depression and when I came to this realization I was the happiest I think that I have ever been. I luckily have a couple of lesbian friends that helped me realize this but it was nothing sexual. I have come out to my friends and my sister. I have not come out to my parents though. My friends believe I should wait until I have my first girlfriend. I look forward to you comments.
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Registered: 04-23-2006
Tue, 04-10-2007 - 5:26pm
That is SOo awesome!

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Registered: 09-29-2003
Wed, 04-11-2007 - 1:17am
Awwwwww.... Thats great!.. Good for you for telling him.... and good for him for being so great..
(((Hugs)))


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Registered: 01-30-2007
Wed, 04-11-2007 - 2:31am
Congratulations hippynative!! Your Dad sounds like a wonderful guy--and he is sure to have raised a great daughter! I am so happy for you! That takes courage!! Good for you!
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Registered: 11-16-2005
Wed, 04-11-2007 - 10:48am

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That is great, great news, Hippynative! You have a special father, and it's clear that he embodies true, unconditional love. I'm sure a huge weight has been lifted from your shoulders. Let us know how it goes with your mom.


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Registered: 06-24-2003
Wed, 04-11-2007 - 11:54am
Wow! Your dad sounds so sweet. He really loves you.
I wish you the best with your mom too. You never know...
Laurie

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Registered: 03-30-2007
Wed, 04-11-2007 - 12:25pm

I could not have done it with out the support from everyone here and my "sisters". Thank you everyone! Yes my father is great and has a real sick sense of humor and so does my mom so I really didn't have a chance. LOL!!!

One Love
Hippy Native

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Registered: 03-30-2007
Mon, 05-14-2007 - 2:45am

HI EVERYONE! Sorry it has been so long since I have updated you girls. I told my mom the day before Mother's Day that I was gay. She took it really well. She said that as long as I'm happy she is happy for me. I feel very luck that both parent took it so well. I only wish everyone was like that but what can we do. I am sure that my dad wouldn't mind "adopting" many many more daughters. LOL. I hope that everyone is doing well. Take Care.

One Love
Sierra

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Registered: 04-23-2006
Mon, 05-14-2007 - 7:00am

Hey Sierra!

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Registered: 06-24-2003
Mon, 05-14-2007 - 7:09am
This is good news! Glad to hear it went so well for you. How do you feel now that you are out to your family?
I'll bet you feel so much relief.
I am so happy for you.
Hugs,
Laurie
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Registered: 11-16-2005
Mon, 05-14-2007 - 9:17am

Great news, Sierra! That's probably one of the hardest coming out situations you will face, and you got through it and everything is ok. I'm so glad. Having a supportive family is so important.


Please keep us updated and post when you can.


Hugs!


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