The LGBT Help and Support Thread (v3)

[Nintandy]

Some people are just so self indulgent and absorbed in material possessions that they forget to look at who you are on the inside.

I've been fortunate to have been able to meet some truly respectable people, and as a consequence I've never really had any issues of late. I do know that people suffer unnecessarily though, and for that I have the greatest sympathy. They don't deserve it most the time. You just need to have self confidence, enjoy life, and show to people that you are happy and you are going to make the most of what you have =).

-- Andy

[Ore012]

Thank you for those kind words Andy.
I will take upon that. I only have two real friends since they understand. But they're both full grown. 25 to be exact.

[Nintandy]

Well as long as they understand you. A friend's a friend, hm?

-- Andy

[Ore012]

Yeah, always.

[Nintandy]

Well I'm tired and I should have school tomorrow, providing this torrential downpour doesn't transform into a blizzard like the reports predicted.

Thanks again for the support and true resurrection of this club.

Night people!

-- Andy

[Ore012]

Good night Andy!

I'm glad there is a new and fresh beginning for this club. :o)

[Archetype00x]

Though I've never encountered any obstacles in my history as an open homosexual (that is, no one has done anything hurtful to me purely because of my orientation), I would be more than happy to support those who are having a tough time.

[Nintandy]

Welcome to the thread =).

I know this is kinda off topic, but hey, it's my 18th on Thursday <3. Here's hoping for an eventful year, since I'm off to Uni after the Summer holidays, and in July I'll be off to Egypt for a week [on my own with an adventure group full of strangers, mymy].

I wonder if I'll meet someone special~

-- Andy

[Rich]

Well, here's a little piece of my story, for those who don't know.

I was born and raised in a very conservative home, one which was brought on by my mom. My dad has always been pretty carefree about various things, but my mom is your typical conservative Christian. Well, typical in many ways. As for homosexuality, well, she considers gays and lesbians to be less than human, the scum of the earth, and despicable people. As such, I have not come out to her. She's threatened to kick me out, physically harm me, cut me off, and various other things if I ever "turn gay."

The thing is, because of various circumstances and situations over the past few months, and also because of my lack of a girlfriend, I believe it to be pretty obvious at this point that I am gay. My mom even practically confirmed to me one night that she knew, though she also implied that she thinks I'm somehow fighting it? I let her believe it for the moment. She still insists that I meet more girls, talk to girls, flirt with girls, get a girlfriend, etc.

Because of my lack of freedom due to me trying not to let the wrong people find out I'm gay (people who would no doubt confront my mom about it), I haven't ever had a boyfriend irl, just a couple online. Neither of them really lasted that long, and neither ended well either, so despite the fact that I still like guys online (and like one right now, even), I've given up on actually dating online, it just doesn't work.

So yeah, I'm 20 years old and never been kissed, which people seem to find utterly shocking. xD I've never done anything with a guy for that matter, at all.

So there you have a piece of me, I might elaborate more later on. As for the no boyfriend thing, it does get to me at times. Right now I'm at a place where it's not bothering me, and I'm ok being single, but I know it will probably come back to haunt me in the future if I remain single. I'll just have to tough it out until I meet the right guy.

[Angel]

i'm bi curious. whee.

and i live in a catholic household (ie only mom cares), and i'm in a heavily conservative area (read: bible belt/redneck country).

[Rich]

Haha, I live in the Bible belt as well, North Carolina. xD

I'll add you as bi-curious.

[Angel]

Originally Posted by Rich

Haha, I live in the Bible belt as well, North Carolina. xD

I'll add you as bi-curious.

well, it's not so much bible belt as it is redneck country.

northern maryland.

[Rich]

I've heard that Maryland is a very heavily Catholic state.

The area I live in predominantly Baptist.

[Angel]

Originally Posted by Rich

I've heard that Maryland is a very heavily Catholic state.

The area I live in predominantly Baptist.

very very very heavily.

[Rich]

Haha. I went to a private Baptist school, actually. =)

For all 12 years of it, the same school. o_o;

It did have some good things and bad things, though. Despite the strict rules and typical closed-mindedness, the academics were excellent.