Hi, My name is Jen and I have found this place after looking for somewhere *safe* to chat online. I'm 33 and I've being openly out (lesbian) since I was about 16. I've recently been bullied online and I guess I was just trying to find a place where I could connect with people who can identify with where I am at this stage in my life. Nice to meet you all and I hope it proves to be a positive experience :smilewave
So great to get a hello so quickly. I'm usually a quick learner but right now I'm 'playing', for lack of better words, to just figure out how the site works. Feels good to hear some encouragement
Hi Jen, if you don't mind me asking "Where were you bullied online?" I hope you enjoy your time at EC. =)
It's funny that you've called yourself a gamer. It was actually on an online multiplayer game. I'm quite articulate, but I'm at a loss for words on exactly how to describe what I was feeling. As i said above, I've been out since my teens, so sexuality to me is 'big deal?... so you're gay? ..so what?' It made me feel like 'you have no idea you're NOT normal do you?' Because I felt normal. Of course I have problems and I'm an individual, etc. But I had no idea the simple fact that I'm a lesbian was going to become an issue that big. I felt very much singled out. Perhaps I partially invited that, because I am so open about it, etc (?) But I naively thought it really wouldn't be much of a big deal or that I would stand out so much.
Hey Jen, just ignore the bullies you're better than them People who bully are the ones that have the problem. Hope this site helps ---------- Post added 13th Jun 2013 at 01:01 PM ---------- Oh I forgot to say....grumpy cat rocks!!
Hi Jen-- I love the picture of grumpy cat you posted. I love her. So sorry you had a bad experience on line. I'm glad you found us, though. Lots of great people here, lots of support to be had. Welcome to EC. --Zoe
