
Hey y'all!
Hope you're having a solid fall break, catching up on sleep, destressing from midterms, etc. Our community has made a big win this past week with the updated LGBT Center design. We're excited to get to work on finalizing the design to make a great new Center for next year!
Now, notes from OC:
#1:
I want to be out so bad. I want to start dating so bad. But something still holds me back. I always thought it would be something I'd get over and that I would come out eventually, but that hasn't happened yet. Why is it taking so long? Why am I still not comfortable telling my friends (who I know will definitely accept me) that I'm gay? It's a torturous feeling.
Please remember that there are a number of resources available on campus and in the local community. These resources are available over breaks and throughout the school year. If you or a friend are experiencing thoughts or urges to harm yourself or somebody else, please reach out to the following resources: In an emergency, please don't hesitate to call CAPS at any time, including "after hours" at (919) 966-3820. Ask to speak to the advice nurse and tell them you are a Duke student. You may also call the Trevor Project, a national hotline specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and questioning youth (college students included). Their number is 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386).
Hey! Coming out is YOUR choice and the timing should be when YOU are comfortable doing it. That said, sometimes it works out very well to just take a leap of faith and do it. That's what I did and it worked out quite well for me. Oh, and some of your friends might know but just not say anything. I am gay and have several closeted friends that I don't mention anything to because I want them to be able to talk to me about it at their own time.
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