Hey there, struggling here... :[

[sinfuldesire]

Hey there, I'm new here - seeking friends, fun, and support.

I'm struggling with my entire mental and emotional identity. I am aware and accept the fact that I'm gay, that's not the struggle. The struggle is breaking out of the lie that I've lived my entire life. The struggle is getting out of my comfort zone entirely and changing my life in every aspect to reflect who I really am.

I need a friend, mentor, something, anything! Someone to just pour my heart out to and confide in everything. Someone that will help me over time and through friendship start taking the first steps to living as the person that I truly am. Be my friend and I'll be your best friend. Be my mentor and I'll be the best student that will teach you too.

I can't live this way anymore... the person that the world knows me as is not the person that I really am. It's time for me to take off this mask... :/

 

[Busty_Nerd]

Welcome, normally i'd post some copy pasta welcome wagon, site admin response to intro posts. But i'll leave something a bit more personal since you were brave enough to post this here. You've already done one of the hardest parts, which is coming to terms with your identity. It took a lot of self reflection to get you here, and we're happy you've made it thus far. It won't be easy to live the way you want to. Coming out of the closet and being who you've always wanted to be is scary, and many of us (including me) have been there. It won't be easy, but within time you'll find your place and be exactly who you want to be and there's plenty of time to show the world who you really are.

You should poke around the forums and get to know people on chat, you'll be surprised how many people have been where you are now. Ultimately, you have to go through your own experience. You can't really be mentored through this, as it's a very deeply personal experience that differs from person to person. Just be who you are, and those who want to be around you will accept who you are. Just remember to keep yourself safe and surround yourself with people who are safe and also will support you. Many of us in the LGBT choose our own circles because of social stigmas and how judgmental other people are.

Chat can be a great way to express yourself and explore your identity safely.

 

[harper_harpie]

hiya wanna be friends?