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Topic: Thank you, Chely!

Chely - Thank you for all that you have done for the LGBT community!  You have indeed come out "well."

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Yes she did!! and i think it's great! She helps a lot of people this way! x

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I third the thanks.  I'm sure this organization will become a valuable resource for all individuals across the LGBT spectrum.

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Yes! Thank you SO much Chely! You're story has done so much for some many people, I hope that one day I will be able to thank you and hug you, and when I hug you I will whisper "I am like you and you are like me. Thank you."

You give me hope 

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Thank you, Chely.  You are the best!   From one Chely to another Chelli.....

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Thanks Chely for a place to belong!  A place full of people like me...wherever I am on my journey! Feels good to have a home full of support and encouragement and welcome!

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A BIG thank you to Chely! I found your book and CD right after I had my 'light bulb' moment! I can't begin to tell you how thankful I am to have found another Christian lesbian. God is surely using you in a unique way. Bless you and your loved ones.

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Thanks chely and everyone involved in creating this site. This will be a lifeline for a lot of people.

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Thank you Chely.  On this Thanksgiving Day,  you are one of the blessings in life for which I am thankful.  You and your music make me feel a little less lonely.  And thanks for your beautiful and brave book.

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Words cannot even begin to express the gratitude I have for Chely at this moment.
"Thank You" is a complete understatement for me right now

Much love, <3

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Thank you Chely for sharing your journey with us. I read your book in a day and found your story to be alot like mine though I am still trying to find the courage to step out and be proud.  Having a place to come to and find comfort means alot to me so again thank you for being YOU!!  xo

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thank you soo much chely. sorry if i tweet you too much lol, you just inspire me like no person has ever and i just can't thank you enough. you are a beautiful person. like someone above said, you are a blessing on this earth and i am thankful for you and everything you do. you will continue to change the lives of many, including mine. and thank you for this forum : ) loveyouuu<3

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Thank you so much,I hope one day I can be where you are now OUT but for right now I have to stay IN.I hope you find that someone in your life that loves you very much becouse those of us who are still IN will never have .

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Thank you Chely
I think I have finally found a sense of community here thanks to you!

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thank you so much !! it is wonderful what you have done and to have the strength to do what you have done....i saw a couple of scenes from the documentary when you are saying: one month until the coming out, 20 days...my heart was beating so so fast those moments, i felt like i was there with you...we'll always be with you as you have been with us...and i thank you from the bottom of the heart....
with your experience and your will to share your difficult journey which made you who you are, you have affected a lot of people's lives. people who need it more then anything,the need to identify...thank you!

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Chely i to want to thank you. sometimes its hard to live true to who you are , and now you can say that you do live true to yourself. well done.
also thanks for this website. i feel really at home here. i have only just realise in myself that i am Bi and i think you had a helping hand in that. the rawness one Ellen and Oprah really touched me. xox hugs to you and cheers