The Transcendent Rainbow Cafe - social space for LGBTI members

[Paul]

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 🙂

[Lonelydan]

Hi startingnew, welcome to the cafe so happy to see you here, I've read your post so I identify with you regarding past abuse I'm also a survivor. You're in a safe place here to explore your new found lady crushes I think it's so sweet. It's not uncommon for girls who come from unspeakable acts to have these feelings and I'm looking forward to you finding this out and exploring. Danny...

[Lonelydan]

Hello innerstrength, also welcome to you, I'm so happy to have you here you are so needed. I identify as a big old homosexual man. My child has friends who identify like you call themselves same sex attracted such a lovely way of saying it. I'm looking forward to hearing a younger persons views so much has changed in the last 20yrs I'm 44 now and probably a little out of touch but I do understand the loneliness and judgement, prejudiced we all experience that really has to change. Danny...

[Lonelydan]

Hey Ms Conner, how is my idol going, still dishing it out in your cool selflessness loving nurturing way your the best and so appreciated. I hope you're feeling well love your heart. Danny...

[Lonelydan]

Where's my queer gay cowboy,

yodel-oh-we-dee

diddly-odel-oh-we-dee...

[startingnew]

its really strange really as im still attracted to men but im having feelings for a lady yes. still exploring that and if the time comes well it just might turn into a relationship though i dont think i, ready for that as yet. think i might jsut hide in the shadows abit more until im abit more sure of things i guess

im sorry your a survivor as well

SN

[Raynor]

thanks Danny. I spent time on the streets when i was younger too.

which kind of makes me more pissed off with this system that makes me prove myself. like how much easier would it be to not be this?! sorry. yes. if it all works out then i guess i won't care, it will be worth it.

thanks for understanding in the meanwhile 🙂

Rayne

[inner_strength_]

Yeah hmmm it kept playing up for me too! Thanks for that, yes was a wee bit long

That's really good that you're comfortable with that side of yourself! So many of us are unsure of many aspects of ourselves, sexuality being just one but complex of course - you are not alone! It definitely doesn't help when you have pressure from others that can't understand you to then try and understand yourself. Yeah, I'm really grateful for these forums. That's so incredible to know x

[inner_strength_]

Hi Danny,

Thank you so much! Haven't socialised for longer than would be deemed 'socially acceptable' ha so I'm so grateful for the acceptance from lovely people like yourself! Thank you for your kind words, so happy to be here!

Ooo goodie! Would love to be in conversation with such a spectacular person! ha! Aww I love it too, that's so good they found something that they are comfortable with. I'm not sure what/how my mind is made up about the number of labels/identities there now is = obviously we need them to a certain extent hmm

I'm interested if you are comfortable in saying what your experiences are with the loneliness, judgement and prejudice you mentioned - do you mean within the community or larger society?

Lovely chatting to you. Take it easy!

[Just Sara]

Dearest Danny;

I'm loving your positive catch-up mode! I've been off line for a few days dealing with the fallout of a situation last week. All good though so don't be concerned.

Hmm...idol? (smiling) I'm grateful for the lovely compliment D-man. (still smiling) I've had quite a bit of feedback over the past couple of weeks from members; it's nice to know I'm relevant and appreciated.

Rob hasn't been online for a while now; I'm not sure what's going on there, but no doubt he'll be back with bells on. His presence is always a warm plus to this thread and the forum in general.

My hands are frozen; it's 5 degree's at 11:30 am. We're expecting snow! Time to turn the heating on. Be back in a flash hun...ok...done! Bit weird as there's not a cloud in the sky.

How's life been treating you anyway Danny? Your spirits are obviously up, a place I hope will continue to be present...always! Very deserving comes to mind 🙂

Every-time I look at your Avatar, my nurturing instincts well up. I want to hug you tight and share my loving heart with your little boy inside. Next time childhood hits with might, think of my arms around you knowing I truly care.

Have missed you Danny Boy...

Sara xo

[Raynor]

Sara, 5 degrees and snow - where are you?