LGBT Members?

hey (:
I'm megan, 15, and bisexual.
I live in Tampa, Florida, and it's not as accepting as i'd like it to be, but it's not awful.
I missed the day of silence, because I had rehearsal for a play, that of which I got taken out of the next day. I was so upset.

anyway, talk to mee

xx. Fierce&Love, Megan

Hey I'm Chela, I'm 16 later on in July, and I'm gay.
I'm actually in the closet, my family knows that I'm not "straight" for say, they know that I find women attractive, I don't think they fully understand that I'm actually attracted to them, and that I'm not particularly attracted to men.

As far as being accepted, I know that my family would accept me when I decide to come out, I'm just chicken to slap a tag on my back, y'know? That being said, I don't really know how accepting my town is, I would imagine not very much just consitering what it's made up of.

Just a little update that has to do with the LGBT community, but tomorrow's decision day for the mayor of Hawaii, on whether to veto or pass the civil unions bill. Here's hoping she makes the right decision, guys. *fingers crossed*

Aww, good luck then!
We need another state to allow it.

i love all my little lgbt's <3

We love you back. <3

haha, I feel like Lady Gaga. <3

Dude, can I just say how stoked I am that people are actually posting here?
I created this thread so we can meet and talk to one another,
and its actually working!

Whoo!

Hey guys, girls and everyone inbetween! I'm Jack, and I guess I can say that represent the G in LGBT.

Everyone I meet assumes I am (NOT the nicest ice-breaker - "We were just wondering, are you gay?" ), but I haven't come out to anyone yet. My mom has found me surfing the net before for *ahem* unsavoury things *ahem* and so we had 'the talk' - I told her I was confused, and she says she wouldn't mind if I was gay (thank the stars!!) but I've never been honest to anyone else about it.

I've almost come to terms with myself so I thought, why not break the ice on here? And it's great to know that a lot more people experience the same sort of thing when I know absolutely no other LGBT people in real life!

Anyone else still stuck inside the proverbial closet in real life? Anyone have an opinion on gay adoption?

JJNeil1991:

Hey guys, girls and everyone inbetween! I'm Jack, and I guess I can say that represent the G in LGBT.

Everyone I meet assumes I am (NOT the nicest ice-breaker - "We were just wondering, are you gay?" ), but I haven't come out to anyone yet. My mom has found me surfing the net before for *ahem* unsavoury things *ahem* and so we had 'the talk' - I told her I was confused, and she says she wouldn't mind if I was gay (thank the stars!!) but I've never been honest to anyone else about it.

I've almost come to terms with myself so I thought, why not break the ice on here? And it's great to know that a lot more people experience the same sort of thing when I know absolutely no other LGBT people in real life!

Anyone else still stuck inside the proverbial closet in real life? Anyone have an opinion on gay adoption?

Hey there Jack!
It is very nice to meet you. :)
I'm glad you had the courage to post your story on here.
I just love when people walk up to me and say things like that...
[insert sarcasm here]
It's lame.

Nice to meet you, Jack.

I think I've got a sort of similar experience? Apparently to people in my school, I was in the group that was just assumed to be lesbians. And also I was called one of the manliest people in school, next to my friend Haunani. Not that I mind. Just because I don't dress like a girl with all your frilly blouses. I just shake it off though. I don't think I've had anyone just come out and ask me if I was gay or not.

I'm glad that your mum isn't like those that pretty much condemn their children for being gay (which I'm going to assume my mum is going to be like). Just take your time, you'll eventually discover your orientation. And come out when you feel comfortable about it; I won't lie, there will be people that probably won't agree, but bollocks to them, huh? If they can't like and accept you as you are, then they're not worth the time.

To address your question, I'd say I'm about 75% out of the closet. Most friends/classmates already know, I've marched in the Honolulu Gay Parade, and I'm proud of who I am. However, to my family, I'm just a straight girl that dresses like a boy. Sometimes I wonder if they've gotten any of the hints, but oh well.
And for gay adoption, I do believe that it should be allowed. Mainly, I admit, because I want the option open should I want to adopt a child rather than have my own. I don't see the problem with a gay couple adopting a child; just because a child has two mummies or daddies doesn't mean that those parents are unfit to take care of the child or that the kid will be void of learning things they would from a parent of a different sex. There are other outlets that a child could learn those certain things, or could very well be taught by the parent they have now. A child with two gay parents surely has to be better than not having parents at all, right?

*will shut up now*

It's great to meet you too Audrey, I'm glad I'm not the only one who has had these experiences, nice to know some people know what you go through.

In time, I probably will feel comfortable to be honest to the people I know, and it has crossed my mind several times. To parallel your stories I can't ever say I've been told I look very feminine, but I certainly don't scream masculine either

I think it's coming to the time where people should just accept the fact that some people live a different lifestyle, whether they wanted to or not, and just get on with their own lives. And as for gay adoption, I'm quite lucky to live in the UK where it's been legal for a few years now, which gives me hope to care for a child when I may not have my own biological child someday. And I totally agree, a child with two same-sex parents is better off than with no parents.

Hi.
I'm Morayah, and I'm just confused. Maybe bi. But I don't really know. I've fooled around a bit and stuff, and I let it slip to a coworker the other day in a casual conversation, and we've been discussing it, and the ramifications if I am for about a week now. He's fantastic, (straight) and has been really helpful. I don't really see the point in telling anyone (I plan on getting married to my boyfriend within the next five years), but I'm glad I found this thread and can tell SOMEONE. My best friend knows, sort of, and is being super awesome about it.

Yeah. :) It's cool to find other people on here.

Jack, I'm so happy for you that your mom will accept you whatever. I know if I told my mom, she'd probably call me a deviant, or say I'm going through a phase. *shrug*

Hey Morayah, (love the name by the way!)

I guess anyone can be confused about these things, and the most blatantly homophobic people are trying to block out their confusion for fear of vulnerability and the obvious stigma that comes with bisexuality/homosexuality.

In time you may realise you only have attractions to one gender, but don't lie to yourself - if you feel you are attracted to both guys and gals, then accept that part of yourself and don't let anyone else advise you otherwise (coming from someone who hasn't even dipped a toe in the proverbial pool of experimentation yet )

All I know is I know who I am, and in time you will know too. And I wish every LGBT person had someone as accepting as my mom. Just got to actually tell her now... (lol )

It's great to meet you and I'm glad you shared!!

I guess the only reason I look masculine is because I wear jeans and a t-shirt pretty much every day. XD I also like fedoras and long sleeved button blouses.

Indeed. But some people cling to the old beliefs, which makes it hard for people to be open about each other's lifestyles. But I'm glad you've got the option of adoption open for you in that case. :) And I hope the rest of the world will soon follow suit.

Anyway, hello to you, Morayah. (You do have quite an exotic name [the spelling, at least], I like it. :D)
I'm glad that you have someone to talk to about these sort of issues. Sometimes it's nice to just hear that someone supports you, y'know? And that's what we're here for.

You guys are all just plain fucking awesome.<3

I have this weird thing about me. It's something I noticed. When I tried to think of myself as a woman, I saw myself being more masculine, but when I think of myself as a man, I just feel so girlie, and giddy-like.

I hope that made sense. I just thought it was weird. o.O

Malchick Gay:

I have this weird thing about me. It's something I noticed. When I tried to think of myself as a woman, I saw myself being more masculine, but when I think of myself as a man, I just feel so girlie, and giddy-like.

I hope that made sense. I just thought it was weird. o.O

That sounds exactly how a genderqueer friend of mine feels.

Malchick Gay:

I have this weird thing about me. It's something I noticed. When I tried to think of myself as a woman, I saw myself being more masculine, but when I think of myself as a man, I just feel so girlie, and giddy-like.

I hope that made sense. I just thought it was weird. o.O

I feel like this, but in respect to being in relationship with a woman/man.
I think that if I were to date a woman, I'd 'wear the pants' in the relationship, so to speak, but with a man, I'm definitely more feminine and submissive.

Also. You guys are fabulous.

lisa.:

That sounds exactly how a genderqueer friend of mine feels.

lovecraft:

I feel like this, but in respect to being in relationship with a woman/man.
I think that if I were to date a woman, I'd 'wear the pants' in the relationship, so to speak, but with a man, I'm definitely more feminine and submissive.

Also. You guys are fabulous.

I love not being alone!

And you are fabulous too.