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darksou

April 14, 2026, 09:27:12 AM
So, I decided to use a nonbinary flag pin on my shirt at work and that was the most visible I managed to be about my gender.

I was afraid of coming out to this specific person because he's older and very religious. Turned out he was fine learning about my experiences and I even managed to educate him on the topic of being LGBT.

I'm glad it was nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be.

Dawn Kellie

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April 14, 2026, 09:34:24 AM
Great news.
I had a sit down with my HR sepr yesterday and spoke in the hypothetical. I too had a great experience

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April 14, 2026, 09:40:16 AM
Congratulations to both of you!  It gets easier.
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darksou

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April 14, 2026, 09:51:25 AM
Quote from: Dawn Kellie on April 14, 2026, 09:34:24 AMGreat news.
I had a sit down with my HR sepr yesterday and spoke in the hypothetical. I too had a great experience

Glasses in the air for you
A second glass in the air for me

Also happy for you. It's always hard to come out and scary, but we can do it.

Dawn Kellie

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April 14, 2026, 10:04:06 AM
It's amazing finally coming to terms with a pushed down hidden lige
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April 14, 2026, 10:07:39 AM
Yes! Congratulations, @darksou!

As Kathy said, it gets easier, so having this one done lightens the burden.

And most of the time, it's nowhere near as difficult as we somehow led ourselves to expect.

I'm excited for you.
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#6
April 14, 2026, 10:22:04 AM
Congratulations and so glad it went well. Often people surprise you with their responses. Someone's background and beliefs don't always affect how they see others as human beings. Just the way it should be.

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April 14, 2026, 10:25:20 AM
Congrats! That is a big step.

It means that you have given it enough thought to know yourself and have the courage to say it out loud. The first step is always the most difficult, but once you start moving forward, the momentum carries you.
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April 14, 2026, 10:58:06 AM
Congratulations. That's no small thing, Glad it went well.
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April 25, 2026, 10:52:06 PM
I keep coming across people who appear to me to be non binary and they all seem to be very comfortable, radiate positivity and happiness.

It always gives me hope that the whole world is not screwed.

Congratulations darksou
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