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Didn't think I'd ever do this.

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by RenOneFTW, Apr 10, 2013.

  1. RenOneFTW

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    Hi there! I'm a genderqueer, polyamorous pansexual. I'm 27, a new parent, getting back into school.
    Why did I never think I'd do this? I'm out. I've come out to my family 20+ times since I was a kid, and my mom thinks that my marriage and being a parent means I was just kidding, or something equally ludicrous. My friends know (mostly). My partner's family knows (and disapproves). It's just, I've lived in some fairly queer-centric places (SF, now Austin), and I don't get any acceptance or support from the queer community. I've volunteered my time, I've been an ally.. I can't change who I am. I can't make my body less feminine. I can't have only one relationship (all on the up-and-up). I can't say I only like women or women/trans-women because my partner is male and has no control over his gender. :bang:
    I guess I'm kind of lost. If I can't get support from the queer community in the city and on campus, where can I?
    Anyway, nice to be here.
     
  2. campervankid

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    Welcome to EC!! :slight_smile: Nice to have you here! I think you will definitely get great support here if you cant get it in other places :slight_smile:
     
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    Hey welcome to EC! You'll get lots of support here. Hope to see you around :slight_smile:
     
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    Hello and Welcome to EC!!
     
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    :welcome: to EC! I think you'll get lots of support here on EC.
     
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    Hello and welcome. I'm really sorry, feeling invisible is awful. (*hug*)
     
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    Hello and welcome to the forums!