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Your ESH please. I'm a bit conflicted about this and maybe I'm just thinking too much. I talked about it with a friend last night and she insisted it was nobody's business and not to label myself. I don't like to box myself by a label either, however, I feel that part of my recovery is learning to be honest and open. There are people at my meeting who are showing an interest in being friends. I don't want to assume people I meet are going to be ok being friends with a gay woman. Especially since I was cut off by my best friend of 25 years shortly after coming out to her. Last night part of the conversation after the meeting was about dating and it was automatically assumed that I would date men. It felt awkward and I didn't know how to handle it, so I didn't really respond. I've been careful with my shares at meetings, not disclosing the gender of the person I was recently involved with.

I've also met another woman who might be a good connection for job networking (which I desperately need) as well as a nice friendship (which I also need). Am also conflicted about coming out to her. Not even sure how to bring it up. My current circumstances tell a different story: separated from husband, and no g/f at this time. When I had g/f, it was easy, I just included references about her in my conversations, etc. Thoughts? Ideas? Experience? Thanks!