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The Transcendent Rainbow Cafe - social space for LGBTI members

Paul
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member

It would be so great to have a thread here where we can chat about almost anything. We can have fun, tell jokes, share stories, you name it!

There's a "BB Cafe" thread in the general area where lots of people chat daily and have established some nice light hearted conversations, it's treated as if it's a real cafe, there's even virtual baked goods and coffee!

Let's create a chat here for anyone to join, in particular the GLBTIQ community to let their collective hair down and chill out. It's a safe space to be yourself.

We just need a name 🙂

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Johnny_11
Community Member

Hi Everyone, I'm new here.

My wife and I have been married for 20 years, and I have recently come out to her. Although we have a active sex life, I do not feel bi, and I find this very confusing.

I don't have any close LGBT friends, someone suggested I try this thread for a general chat about LGBT things.

Thanks

Hi and welcome Johnny!

It's great to see you here, would you like to tell us a little about yourself? Would love to get to know you and help you feel more comfortable. Pull up a chair and shoot the breeze for a while. 🙂

This thread's more of a social space for LGBTI folk. The following thread might be more suited to your querie;

'LGBT+ members - got a question - need somewhere to start - here is the place' in the Sexuality and Gender Identity Section.

..or a thread of your own might fit the bill better. It's up to you..I'll keep an eye out for you.

In the meantime, reading thru some of this thread might help you to feel at home. There's also plenty of previous threads about your issue throughout the forum as it's quite a common dilemma bought up by new members.

Some key words in the search function at the top right hand side of the page could bare fruit. Take your time looking around ok.

I'm Sez, a mature bi woman. I'm online most days and call in here when I see a new post or check on how everyone's going. Feel free to chat anytime, though there may be a delay between replies due to offline commitments. Don't worry, eventually we'll be back as Arnie says..

Take care;

Sez

startingnew
Community Member

Hi everyone

just wanted to pop in and wish you all a safe long weekend and a Happy Easter xoxo

Ditto!

( ˘ ³˘)❤ 🐰✝️🍰

xo

MsPurple
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member

HI guys. How has everyone been.

My Easter involved me working the whole time. Which I'm hopping will pay off when I get paid public holiday rates! (I need it)

How has everyone been. I have been stressed about being stressed

John86
Community Member

Hi all,

I'm new here. I hope everyone is doing well. I have been out for a few years now and I have always been happy being single. Lately though, I've been trying to find love and it's not working out for me. I have used many apps in an attempt to make a connection but no one ever reaches out or replies to my messages. It's becoming really depressing. I am very shy and I thought using apps would be easier then going out in person. I suffer from clinically diagnosed depression and anxiety and it's all just really getting me down. Does anyone have any ideas or helpful information I could use? It would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the help. Stay safe.

Hi John

im sorry no ones responded until now, please dont let that discourage you from posting more.

im not much on dating though im sure some others here could give you a hand with that.

For your depression, the best place to start would be to speak to your gp. i would suggest possibly creating a new thread for yourself so you can get some more personalised support as well.

Hi all, new here... long time lurker, first time poster... name's Cheyne. Have identified as NB for a while, but recently came out as FtM transgender to my male partner and teenage daughter. Just looking for some support online while I search for support services in my area.

Oh, I'm also pretty much a clinical depression and general anxiety ice cream sundae with autism spectrum disorder sprinkles and a side of sensory processing disorder. So I'm a hot mess. A hot, middle-aged, gay, transgender mess.

Cheyne

HI Cheyne and welcome aboard. its nice to meet you 🙂

Lonelydan
Community Member
Hello my gorgeous perfect beautiful darlings, I’m so sorry I haven’t been on for so long. You have been in my thoughts always. Sara ive missed your beautiful love and energy. I’ve been climbing through a tunnel of shit doing my best to heal my girls. I’m so glad the youngest turns 16 soon so I can legally tell there case workers to get stuffed. I can do so much for them without there interference they have caused so much trauma and are responsible for the sexual abuse my babies have suffered with there placement with a disgraceful foster parent who was never arrested. The girls are slowly learning to trust me it’s all so hard. I can’t hug and kiss them goodnight or goodbye the brick wall they put up to protect themselves is so strong. I understand that totally I am them. I know it so well it’s like déjà vu for me and so haunting xxx