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Aug 21, 2014, 12:12 PM
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I wish people would just accept me for me if I told them the truth...
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Aug 21, 2014, 03:06 PM
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Hi Beanbag0, what's making you think that the people you might tell won't accept you?
True some people can be be distant if it's something they don't/can't/don't want to understand but maybe there's just someone/one person you can tell to begin with?? Someone you feel "safest" with?? And you know if some people don't understand you can maybe help them to understand? But you know we're a pretty accepting bunch on here  so if you want to talk more about what's going on for you............? Alison |
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Aug 21, 2014, 06:49 PM
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Aug 21, 2014, 07:40 PM
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You won't know until you try.
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Aug 22, 2014, 05:56 AM
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But the risk of trying is so large
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Aug 22, 2014, 06:45 AM
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Try to make certain it is someone you feel confident with. Then tell them over coffee or in a private setting. Odds are very good, they will be accepting. If they're not, then you've got the wrong friend. I believe for me at least "coming out" has made my life much better.
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Aug 22, 2014, 12:54 PM
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Aug 22, 2014, 02:00 PM
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I agree we have to take risks. I have become very open over the years and it doesn't always work out. Most of the time it does but I am careful and rely on my intuition. Many times I find out the other person suffers as well and will be honest with me because I was honest with them. I don't shout it from the roof tops though.
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Aug 22, 2014, 02:03 PM
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I'm so scared to trust people. What if they tell others? What if I lose the people who I love?
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Aug 22, 2014, 02:32 PM
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Hi Beanbag0, do you think maybe you could test out what someone's reaction might be to what you want to tell them, e.g. just tell them some of what's going on for/with you and see where it goes from there, or maybe talk to them about someone else in your position and see how they react to that??? Then if they're receptive/accepting you might want to tell them a little more.
But I don't know whether it's fair on you to be trying to hide who you are/not be yourself (when you do want to talk) for the sake of the people you love. If they really love you, shouldn't they accept you for who you are?? Those are the kind of people who really deserve your love. But I don't know your situation.......so just a thought..........maybe?? And if you want to talk more............ Alison |
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