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LGBT thread

Do you think we should create an LGBT subforum?

  • Yes, please!

    Votes: 14 51.9%

  • No, a thread is fine

    Votes: 12 44.4%

  • Erm, I'm not sure!

    Votes: 1 3.7%
  • Total voters
    27
Having recently been diagnosed with T2D, I have begun to question some of the certainties of my life. Good health can't be taken for granted, for example. I've had an internal struggle with sexuality all my life. I have felt I could never admit to being gay and I haven't for nearly half a century. A few weeks ago, I came out to my counsellor. And now I'm coming out here. Not very brave, I know, but it is a start and I now have a place where I can be myself completely. I am, as they say, what I am.
 
engie1967 said:
Having recently been diagnosed with T2D, I have begun to question some of the certainties of my life. Good health can't be taken for granted, for example. I've had an internal struggle with sexuality all my life. I have felt I could never admit to being gay and I haven't for nearly half a century. A few weeks ago, I came out to my counsellor. And now I'm coming out here. Not very brave, I know, but it is a start and I now have a place where I can be myself completely. I am, as they say, what I am.
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Hello and welcome. You have just taken a major step in your life and if there is anything I can do to help then please feel free to PM me.
 
engie1967 said:
Having recently been diagnosed with T2D, I have begun to question some of the certainties of my life. Good health can't be taken for granted, for example. I've had an internal struggle with sexuality all my life. I have felt I could never admit to being gay and I haven't for nearly half a century. A few weeks ago, I came out to my counsellor. And now I'm coming out here. Not very brave, I know, but it is a start and I now have a place where I can be myself completely. I am, as they say, what I am.
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Hi
You say it isn't brave to come out on here, but it is, it is a big step out, just know we are here to support you in any way.
 
engie1967 said:
Having recently been diagnosed with T2D, I have begun to question some of the certainties of my life. Good health can't be taken for granted, for example. I've had an internal struggle with sexuality all my life. I have felt I could never admit to being gay and I haven't for nearly half a century. A few weeks ago, I came out to my counsellor. And now I'm coming out here. Not very brave, I know, but it is a start and I now have a place where I can be myself completely. I am, as they say, what I am.
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It is great that you have joined the out gay people on the forum. It is humbling that you have chosen to do it here. You'll have all the support we can give you from our experience of our own sexuality journeys and our management of our diabetes.

Well done you.

Doug
 
Liam1955 said:
Come on people. We have to keep this thread from closing :).
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Liam, I don't believe the thread is in an danger of closing. That would only usually happen if it goes horrendously off-track or breeches the Forum etiquette in another way.

If there are no posts for a while, it may gravitate a fair way down database of Recent Posts, but would always be there if a search was conducted.

I hope that helps ease your concerns.
 
There was a gay pride thing in Carlisle 2 weeks ago
It drew a big turnout according to the local press

If it can happen in the backwaters of Cumbria it can happen anywhere

According to the local press it was a good family day out

Live and let live I say
 
Cumberland said:
Well I think this is a step in the right direction well done to whoever suggested it


Diabetes knows no boundaries I'm all for equality and diversity but I won't equally share my KFC with anyone lol
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I won't either lol .... here we have a regional chicken shop known for its sweet BBQ sauce called Country Sweet. Not the healthiest thing for diabetics but once in awhile is fine (and sooo good)
 
engie1967 said:
Having recently been diagnosed with T2D, I have begun to question some of the certainties of my life. Good health can't be taken for granted, for example. I've had an internal struggle with sexuality all my life. I have felt I could never admit to being gay and I haven't for nearly half a century. A few weeks ago, I came out to my counsellor. And now I'm coming out here. Not very brave, I know, but it is a start and I now have a place where I can be myself completely. I am, as they say, what I am.
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Congratulations! I remember how hard coming out was for me.... I did an Ellen DeGeneres before Ellen was Ellen, coming out to my mom in an airport. Ugh. I hope your process is going smoothly. We find our collective strength in accepting ourselves and holding our heads up high in pride!
 
Thanks for the vote but I fear its a bit too late..
Although with some new interest we can try and keep the thread going or jump start it anyway.. welcome to all new LGBTers
 
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