JUBbers: My Heroes!

[avgGuy]

Hey guys- I just wanted to thank the community here for all the support they give to the closeted gay people who are just coming to terms with their sexuality. Although this is my first post, I've been on the site for a few months and have learned soooo much about myself. What would I have done without the coming out thread? All you guys who have came out are definitely some of the most brave people!

When I finally "realized" that I was gay, I was soo scared. Could you say that I was a gay Homophobe? Now that I've accepted it, I think I can say that once I come out, I'll be glad to be gay. And I know it's a long road from here to there, but I can't wait! And I'm glad to have found this amazing resource to help me through that process.


Anyone else out there just like me?

 

[greyhorse]

It is a difficult thing to come to terms with and yes this site is fantastic to be able to share the experience of yourself and others. It is a great resource and we are all grateful to the managers. Cheers to all and good luck Mr Avguy. Happy exploring the site and yourself. G

 

[rareboy]

I'm so glad to read that you have been helped by sharing others' experiences on this board.

As a completely out professional who lives with a partner of 29 years surrounded by good friends in a small rural community, I want you to know that you can be happy, healthy and successful.

There is absolutely nothing to hate or be ashamed of about your sexual orientation.

Your own coming out process will also likely be an inspiration to others who now read your thread.

Well done.

 

[csm123]

Hi and welcome

I remember stumbling upon another forum(empty closets) some 3 years ago,i would read all the comimg out stories,even feeling like congratulating the op but i couldnt because that meant joining a GAY forum.Just being able to read those posts gave me so much courage that i came out and then decided that i now had to join to post my coming out and thank the forum for all the help that they never knew they were giving me.

I personally admire the people who take time to give great advice on a regular basis.One day i read a thread on the other forum and lex had replied 3 or 4 times just to be shot down again,on his next post i remember reading"one more chance" then he proceeded to say something very differant but with the same outcome,something about this post made me go to the pub and come out to my first person,another 8 people overheard,all were supportive so i thought if they all know i better tell family etc,all went well again.So thanks lex.

Youve done the hardest part by coming out to yourself.Once you manage to come out to your first it just get easier from then onwards.

You should come out when YOU feel ready and choose who YOU are comfortable telling.Its not a race or deadline its when YOU feel ready,remember you are coming out for your benefit and you can do it how and when you want.

Good luck

 

[crubbed]

I co-sign, a big THANK YOU to the wonderful guys here, who've helped me A LOT throughout the years.

 

[tipmyscales86]

I love this site. Lots of cool people, hot people, and reading experiences from different members and picking up on things I hadn't thought before has been valuable. I found this place shortly after Tyler Clementi's death when JUB was in the news, wish I could have found it under better circumstances, but so glad to be here.

 

[avgGuy]

I actually discovered it right after his death too.

Glad to see that there are others out there who have found this wonderfully helpful forum.