u/Icy-Lock-9796

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I’m 26 and pretty shy, and I’ve never really had much of a social life or been in a relationship. I’ve been wanting to push myself more and actually start putting myself out there, so tonight I decided to go to a gay bar.

I was really hesitant at first and almost didn’t go in, but I did. I only stayed briefly, got a Coke, stood outside to drink it, used the toilet, then left. I didn’t talk to anyone or anything like that.

I still feel proud of myself for even going in. A part of me would’ve just walked past and gone home, so this feels like a small win.

I know it probably sounds like nothing to most people, but for me it felt like a big step.