I need some emotional support- Page 4

[broadwaywriter]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 1:30pm

It's strange how this thread started nicely and then got really nasty and hurtful. Unless you haven't realized it, I titled this "I need some emotional support" not "hate me and reject me and make me feel small + insignificant". I understand that you're not going to understand me completely but at least tell me that gay people can make it and have people supporting them in the theatre industry - because that's really what I'm unsure about.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 1:34pm

Nothing in life comes with a guarantee.

Suck it up.

[blueroses]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 1:38pm

"I understand that you're not going to understand me completely but at least tell me that gay people can make it and have people supporting them in the theatre industry - because that's really what I'm unsure about."

I'm sorry. There have never been successful gay people in the theatre industry.

[broadwaywriter]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 1:39pm

Ok. Fair enough.

I think that was the most helpful comment.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 1:41pm

And if you believed that, you have no place being in the theatre.


Good luck at Starbucks.

[tazber]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 1:43pm

Oooh snap!

Seriously, once your true intentions bacame known you lost all credibility bwaywriter.

[broadwaywriter]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 1:44pm

TheatreDiva90016 - Staying online all day on this message board has turned you to bitterness and hate. You are attempting over and over to make an enemy, each time trying to be more hurtful. If you eventually hurt me with your comments, will you give yourself a sticker? I don't get it.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 1:46pm

Just today?

I've been away for weeks, but how would you know that since you just joined?


I smell a sock puppet.

[Jane2]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 1:47pm

writer, how do you like this-I don't appreciate the way you've been talking to us in this thread. I've lost interest in you and your dilemma.

[broadwaywriter]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 1:47pm

Theatrediva, Under your name it says Broadway Legend. You must have posted hundreds and hundreds of times, day after day, to get that title.


If you've lost respect, fine. I don't even really need to talk about my issue anymore. It's really for me to work out. At this point, I'm just trying to defend myself but it's pretty useless. Everyone's just tired of this crap at this point. Updated On: 4/27/08 at 01:47 PM

[vmlinnie]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 1:49pm

It's 1000 posts. Loads of us have it. Ten times over.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 1:50pm

And it also says I've been here for 4 years.


What's your point?

Are you just upset that the guy you are macking on doesn't like you?


We don't care.

[LadyRosecoe]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 1:50pm

If you need to have strangers build up your confidence then perhaps the stage is the best place for you. However, maybe Broadway won't be the right place as you already are questioning now things like "the best" and worrying about image in the theater when you're only still a teenager it seems. I see a lot of things pertaining to image in your posts, I feel like this all is connected by it somehow.

[blueroses]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 1:50pm

broadwaywriter, because you are so young, you should be cut some slack. However, once you graduate you're going to be hit with the reality that the world, in fact, does not revolve around you (this isn't a dig, and you're certainly not the only high schooler this applies to).

If you look at some of the responses as objectively as you are able to, you might get something out of them. Also, if you're putting something out there on a public messageboard, it's obvious you (A) are looking for validation and (B) know you are going to receive feedback. Just because you're not receiving the exact KIND of attention and answers you want doesn't mean they may not have value. Remember, honesty isn't always synonymous with cruelty. You may learn something.

The decision to come out can't be an easy one (at any age) and I wish you luck.

Updated On: 4/27/08 at 01:50 PM

[broadwaywriter]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 4:07pm

Alright, I think I need to say something before this thread disappears and you discard me as a poster. I admit that it was not a very good idea to turn to a message board full of strangers for this kind of thing. I should have waited to talk to those close to me about such a personal struggle. However, at the time I was very desperate. I apologize if I stepped on any toes, but please, don't make a complete joke out of my situation. The countless threads titled "I need some emotional...." are sort of offensive to me, but whatever, if you find them funny, I don't really care if you write in them. I guess I'm specifically sorry for insulting theatrediva. I'm willing to let go and move on with all of the conflicts if you all will too. Since I'm a new poster, I don't really want my reputation completely destroyed as I would like to continue to post on here.

Thanks

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 4:26pm

"Since I'm a new poster, I don't really want my reputation completely destroyed as I would like to continue to post on here."

Too late for that.

Once the foot goes in the mouth...

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 4:30pm

Updated On: 1/23/09 at 04:30 PM

[broadwaywriter]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 4:32pm

Wow TheatreDiva, you're actually just funny.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 4:34pm

Yes, I am.

And you weren't even charged a cover.

[broadwaywriter]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 5:48pm

Guys, I'd like to say something to close this off.

I just took a long bubble bath and just breathed for a while. I sorted out who I was and who I wanted to be. I realized that I can be anyone I want to be and something as personal as my sexuality will only hold me back if I let it. Things are changing so much and are continuing to change, and sexuality is so much less of a taboo topic. I also realized that I can never know what is going to happen, but that as long as I have those that love me and I love myself, I will always be happy. If you love yourself, other people will only want to join you.

Thanks for those of you that gave me some supportive words. I feel like I've recovered emotionally to a level where I can move on. I think my emotions of desire + self-consciousness led me to a place of lost identity. I have regained stability I need to be successful in life in general.

Oh, and next time I get upset, I'll be sure not to publicize it for thousands of strangers to see (until I'm a household name).

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 5:51pm

Updated On: 1/23/09 at 05:51 PM

[nitsua]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 5:53pm

[broadwaywriter]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 5:55pm

I knew that stuff before lol, I just had a bit of a mental collapse. haha

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 6:14pm

If you cry on the phone to your friends and take bubble baths and you're a high school boy, I think it's pretty safe to assume that everyone already knows you're gay.

[TomMonster]

Posted: 4/27/08 at 6:18pm

Thanks, Phyllis! I just spit up my water a little...in my bubble bath...