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icon6.gif OMG!!!!  [message #14187] Sun, 07 September 2003 19:29 Go to next message
setras is currently offline  setras

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I came out to my dad today, and he was cool with me being gay!!!!! A bit shocked ofcourse, and will need some time to get used to it, but he was cool with it. Smile I'm so glad right now :)Smile

It's weird, before and while telling him I was SO nervous and then right after he left I had like a million and one 'what if's going through my head, but it's really starting to sink in now. And it makes being gay so much more real all of a sudden. Like it was somehow official, or something.

I still need to tell my mom, and that might be quite a bit messier, but dad's gonna help me with her so it'll be ok in the end, I hope. But right now uni has started for the fall again, the gay student club at the uni is having meetings after summer break (and I'm starting to feel comfortable being there) and I've told my dad. Life is good, and I think this is what being happy is Smile And I know I'm not making much sense right not, but I just wanted to share this with ya now and not in the morning. But I'm off to bed now.

{{{{{{{{{{huge hugs to whoever wants them}}}}}}}}}}
Setras

PS. Today was also the first day I told my dad I love him in a way too long time, even if it was on the phone. I hope to start making a habit out of it, though Smile



That which is dreamed can never be lost, can never be undreamed.
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icon7.gif Re: OMG!!!!  [message #14188 is a reply to message #14187] Sun, 07 September 2003 19:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ron is currently offline  ron

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I'll take some of those hugs, thank you; and give many more right back.

I hope telling your mom goes just as smoothly as telling your dad did (if not smoother); and that you participation in that gay student club is an enriching one for both you and the club.

Now, if you can just find a boyfriend....::-)



We do not remember days...we remember moments.

Cesare Pavese
icon14.gif Wheeeeeeeeeeeee !!!  [message #14189 is a reply to message #14187] Sun, 07 September 2003 19:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
smith is currently offline  smith

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Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy smith does a happy dance for his friend Setras Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy

That is SO great !! I'm SO proud of you and I know you feel so relieved and happy.

Way Cool !! You are THE BEST Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} smith :-*
icon14.gif I'm SO glad you told me about it, my great GREAT friend...  [message #14190 is a reply to message #14187] Sun, 07 September 2003 19:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
lenny is currently offline  lenny

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Many MANY warm friendly {{{{HUGS}}}}.

Glad your dad took it well too of course. That's awesome.



"But he that hath the steerage of my course,
direct my sail."

-William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act One, Scene IV
Re: Wow the greatest news i heard today  [message #14191 is a reply to message #14187] Sun, 07 September 2003 20:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Guest is currently offline  Guest

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I'm glad everything went well for you
Now things would be more different and it will take away that fear of your parents find out

I hope everything goes alright with you mom

M.
icon14.gif Really pleased for you!  [message #14192 is a reply to message #14187] Sun, 07 September 2003 20:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
nick is currently offline  nick

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It sounds like a great weight off your mind.

I am really pleased that your dad seems so accepting - that's wonderful. And good luck with your mom.

Hugs from me too!
just a gentle hug  [message #14193 is a reply to message #14187] Sun, 07 September 2003 20:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
timmy

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Help your parents gently to understand you, and that you are still their little boy. Just the same as you always were.



Author of Queer Me! Halfway Between Flying and Crying - the true story of life for a gay boy in the Swinging Sixties in a British all male Public School
yay!  [message #14194 is a reply to message #14187] Sun, 07 September 2003 20:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
misplaced is currently offline  misplaced

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look at *all* those smiles in your post!! that's absolutely amazing, i'm so happy for you!!

*steals one of those hugs, and gives four more back!!* Very Happy



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Re: OMG!!!!  [message #14198 is a reply to message #14187] Sun, 07 September 2003 23:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
thirdfencepost is currently offline  thirdfencepost

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Whheeeeeeeeeeeeee I ma so happy for you Setras *mega huge hugs* I hope your mom take sit well also. Have a great time being gay Smile

Peace and trees
~Andy



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I am so happy for you  [message #14200 is a reply to message #14187] Sun, 07 September 2003 23:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
marc is currently offline  marc

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Coming out can be the most difficult thing you will ever do in your life....

It defines who you are to those that mean the most to you.....

I am so happy it went well and I am sure it will go just as well with your Mom also.... Especially with your Dad in your corner....

Marc



Life is great for me... Most of the time... But then I meet people online... Very few are real friends... Many say they are but know nothing of what it means... Some say they are, but are so shallow...
icon14.gif SO happy for you!!  [message #14205 is a reply to message #14187] Mon, 08 September 2003 02:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Setras, this is amazing! I'm soooo happy for you and I'm so glad everything worked out with your dad. I'm sure things will go just as well with your mom, too, especially with your dad on your side.

But WOW, this is so totally awesome. Big hugs, man! Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy

Oh oh, and next time we chat, you have to tell me about your vacation last month!! I'm dying to hear the details. ::-)

Hugs and kisses,
Tom Wink



"Whatever is sought for can be caught, you know,
whatever is neglected slips away."
Oedipus Rex, lines 126-127
Way to go, man! Delightful! Good luck with Mum ;)  [message #14207 is a reply to message #14187] Mon, 08 September 2003 02:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steve is currently offline  Steve

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Re: SO happy for you!!  [message #14209 is a reply to message #14205] Mon, 08 September 2003 03:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
david in hong kong is currently offline  david in hong kong

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I think you were a bit in shock still when we chatted briefly before...which is entirely natural, of course...

But thanks for sharing this terrific news!! WOO HOOOO!!!!;-D ;-D



"Always forgive your enemies...nothing annoys them quite so much." Oscar Wilde
Yay! Great work! </late>  [message #14225 is a reply to message #14187] Mon, 08 September 2003 19:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Look at this tree. I cannot make it blossom when it suits me nor make it bear fruit before its time [...] No matter what you do, that seed will grow to be a peach tree. You may wish for an apple or an orange, but you will get a peach.
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icon14.gif Re: OMG!!!!  [message #14245 is a reply to message #14187] Tue, 09 September 2003 00:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
charlie is currently offline  charlie

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Great news!!!! I am so happy that have found acceptance in your father.
Many, many hugs to you.


Hugs, Charlie
icon14.gif Re: OMG!!!!  [message #14266 is a reply to message #14187] Tue, 09 September 2003 08:29 Go to previous message
robert bryce is currently offline  robert bryce

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sometimes a boy gets lucky in life and is GIFTED with a wonderful father who turns out to be your best friend.Now its your turn to be his best friend.Both you guys need to understand and support each other That investment will later prove to be a wise choice...rob
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