I’m scared to come out, I feel like I will lose everything…
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timosworld
Come out as what? Vegan? 🤔
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timosworld
@datboi_ash Do you really think that anybody will be surprised about this "revelation"?
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datboi_ash
@timosworld well the people around me will be I will either have a hard time or maybe not
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timosworld
@datboi_ash It's more like making something official that most of your people already knew. 🥳
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datboi_ash
@timosworld well outsiders know about me but I still have a bad feeling about this
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jcp
Then don’t.
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antonionline
Life is a gamble. Sometimes you succeed and it’s amazing; other times, things don't go as planned. You never truly know until you try, and since you know your situation best, only you can make this call. Just be sure to balance the pros and cons—and if you do go ahead, make sure you have a strong support system in place just in case.
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courtless
This really isn’t a moment for wildly sweeping minimisation. A bit of compassion would go a lot further here. @datboi_ash 🤍 I get that fear. Sitting with that kind of uncertainty is heavy, and coming out can genuinely feel like risking everything. I don’t know the full details of your situation, but from experience, it’s one of the hardest things to do. I’m not trying to play armchair psychologist, but sometimes gently testing the waters with general questions can help you get a better sense of what feels safe, when, and with who. Yeah, it can be a gamble, but it’s one you get to take on your own terms. Please do it with a safety net around you. Having people who’ve got your back adds layers of cushioning. It’s about warmth, love, and trust.
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sailormars
I totally hear you, that’s your fear talking and we all have it to some capacity. I won’t add fluff in here, this could be one of the most difficult decisions you could ever make in your life and even if you loose everything there’s something no one can take away from you. Your dignity to live in your truth. You get to be the adult who can support themselves, and people will choose you. This is a great challenge for you to know if you truly are aligned with the people around you, because if you don’t feel safe to be yourself around them; you’re wasting your precious life with people who don’t deserve you. You deserve to be supported and loved.
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antonionline
@courtless absolutely agree with the safety net and having people be there to soften the blow, in the event it does turn sour. Hopefully not, but people react differently. Some people aren’t as quick to think on the spot so giving some space afterwards helps. I think the idea of testing the waters, but that can get tricky. I don’t know the audience and their capacity, so many asking the wrong questions or too many, may peek their interest. If they aren’t about that lifestyle, it can turn bad before the real statement even comes out. Just be careful if you are worried. :)
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datboi_ash
@courtless woah this made me think about it more and how to prepare for the day of me telling everyone but I still haven’t had much ppl in my life with me that’s knows about it
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datboi_ash
@courtless woah this made me think about it more and how to prepare for the day of me telling everyone but I still haven’t had much ppl in my life with me that’s knows about it
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antonionline
@datboi_ash Oh it absolutely has. I know first hand how life can easily turn around. Just know you are always welcome to message me if you need an ear.
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courtless
@datboi_ash 🤍 I’m really glad it helped you think it through. And yeah, being early in that process, when not many people know yet, can make everything feel heavier. No pressure to rush any of it. You get to figure it out in your own time.
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