Why Are We Here

I originally came to find help about my romantic orientation, but now I've found that, I come here because of the amazing people, the interesting discussions and the sense of community which thrives here.

 

I came here for advice and support about coming out. I've been out for almost a year now, so I guess EC has served its MAIN purpose for me. I've stayed because of all the "me's" still out there, afraid to come out and afraid to accept themselves. I want to be able to help them. I've also stayed because I've made a lot of good friends here, and I don't want that to end.

 

I joined it because I was really confused and lost about my sexuality; I was struggling a lot with who I was, trying to find out who I am. I came here for some advice and insight, and I did find some really useful posts

Now I'm staying 'cus this is a great community, and I'm learning more and more every day as well.

I must add it's a great place to give and receive advice and just have a friendly chat in an accepting place.

 

I came here because I had no idea what to do with coming out and felt alone.

I stay because I like some people here, and feel I can do at least some good.

 

I originally surfaced on here after a late night Googling session but then after about eight months I left as I felt I didn't really fit in with the majority of the people on here but then in August I returned as I began to miss certain users on here.

 

I find this site randomly after typing something into google search (not sure what key terms I wrote though lol) and I decided to join as I was still feeling unsure of my self and what my sexuality really was and I thought finding strength and support in people that would understand what I was going through would be a big help to me. Since being here, I have pretty much sorted myself out, figured I am on the cusp on bi/pan and even came out more to my mum which I couldn't have felt ready for without the support and care of everyone here, so I appreciate all of you for just being the wonderful and amazing people you are.

Being here as given me more of an understanding of the LGBT community as a whole and I stay here because I love be able to support and help others who are in the position I was in, and I honestly feel relaxed and at home when I am here. Apart from my own family, no community in any form has ever made me feel as accepted and welcomed as I do here, so why would I ever wanna leave when I feel like it's my second home.

 

Oh, I was about to get philosophical.

I'm here because I have no social life.

 

So honest )

 

I came here because I was already at my limit. I had tried everything to change what I am and the failures were taking a toll on me. I was not right, I felt too miserable so I decided to take a step into changing all that. I'm really grateful to have found this place because, I learned more about myself, about LGTB+ and what it meant being one. (I always had a bad image of the community) I've come really far. I came out to my mom (we are Pentecostal) and via FB. I don't need to hide anymore and I'm sooo much happier now. I also, for the first time, have someone I really like and wish to be with so, there's that too.

I'm still here because I love the community. This place is like a second home, like Blossom said. I learn from you guys so much, I can't be thankful enough for that. This is a wonderful place to be in. I don't know where I would be now if it wasn't for EC. (*hug*)

 

I came here because I was confused about my gender identity and needed support.

I'm still here because this is a great, accepting community, and I can be seen as a guy.

 

To find more people that were LGBT friendly and could help me with my personal issues.

 

I'm here because Mister Sparkles always needs more worshipers.
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Well, I got "banned" from one site cause the site admin was a complete hypocritical douchebag. So many of us left that site and went to other sites.

Then the site I went to after that, the admin ended up being a lying, hypocritical douchebag.....so I left that site.

And now Im on this site.


I do this cause Im pretty much bored.

 

I figure the reason I am here (in the sense of "why are we here?") is that everywhere else is taken.

But in terms of Empty Closets:

I was (and am) a member of another site that claimed to be a community for bisexuals and those who cared about them. Over a few years (despite meeting some awesome people and making some lasting friendships) I noted the place drifting in a rather unsavory direction...and then I flat-out saw the site owner referring to the site as a "hook-up site". I had no interest in being on a hook-up site...I have a partner, tyvm. I was interested in that sense of community. So that night I started looking about for an alternative. And found EC.

It took me a while to feel I fit in here...this place caters to a *much* younger crowd than the other site (not that you aren't all awesome, but for some issues, it's nice to have a decent number of people my own age, or older). But then they added the "Later in Life" forum, and that seems to have upped the average age on the site somewhat, without changing the awesome community feel.

So yeah, I stay because I feel like this site does give me some of what I want/need, and I also feel that I have some valuable perspectives to contribute here and there.

 

I just wanted to find a place where I fit in and feel accepted and someplace where I could express myself and discover who I really am. EC has helped me with that.

 

I was searching for something (maybe advice on coming out?) and came across a link to a thread on here. I joined pretty much immedietely, since it looked like a cool place. ^.^

Edit: And yeah, I guess it did serve its purpose, because I really enjoy EC, and I have been able to come out to my parents, sister, and friends at school.

 

I came here to read other people's problems so as to feel better about my shitty existence. Then i saw that people were actually nice and understanding, giving out helpful advices and so i decided... "hmm, maybe i should try and "fit" in?". So here i am! Aren't you all glad to have me? :3

 

I came here post-coming out, and post-accepting my sexuality. So why would I join? Well, I know very few LGBTQ people in real life. I never get to talk about LGBTQ issues. Most of my friends are straight guys, and I love them to death, but sometimes I just want to talk about gay things -_- This site gives me that opportunity

 

I came here for advice about being trans, and I stayed because I have nowhere else to talk about LGBT stuff and also because I like the community