How do I stop feeling like this?

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Originally Posted by Gemme

If it makes it easier on you, if someone asks you if you're shopping for someone of the male persuassion, then lie. Lie your ass off. Ask them for suggestions, even. Say things like, "I'm shopping for my twin and we're built the same. Do you think this would look good?"

You owe them nothing, not even the truth if telling it makes you feel less than.

Find yourself and the rest will follow.

These are the exact words I would share with anyone. As long as you are being true to yourself, your expression and your heart. Do NOT let anyone make you feel less than yourself. It is so much easier to say than do, and embody, but just try.

Your self-expression is not a reflection of the nay say-ers. It is a reflection of you and who you will become. Fashions change and you will too. I came out almost 11 years ago, and I continue to struggle with the non-Out world and being seen. I constantly get the "well you look straight" card. I feel like saying, why thank you ... " you look and sound like an idiot."

Be you, and if that means not revealing the full truth to those who do not deserve it... so be it.

Good luck and congrats on coming out.

I am Proud of everyone on this site, for just doing that.

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