I am feeling pretty hopeless right now as a member of the LGBTQ community, as a woman, and as a Native.
My adoptive mother did not believe me when I confided her husband was sexually abusive. I was 12 and knew I was queer, but felt so lonely at that time. I slit my wrists and the next thing I recall is waking up in a "padded cell."
As a special bonus, Mama thought I could use some "deprogramming" (aka-gay conversion therapy) while I was there. It was a horrible period in my life and it took many years to forgive, but I can't ever forget.Hi Chris and welcome!! Have you ever done any research on your ancestors? Since your family is from Mexico, I am sure you have some Native blood! What part of Texas? I used to live in the DFW area with my ex. I am happy to call you my new friend! ~Bella
I've been doing it since I was a kid. :)
Thanks misbegotten! I'm still new here :)
EMTS/Medics
Craft-Impaired Folks (like me)
Coupon/ Frugal Living
Age-focused (ie; Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, etc)
Hacks For Lazy Folks (like me)
Support Groups for various medical issues, especially mental health
It makes perfect sense in reference to a kitty! :)
Yup. My butch buddies STILL tease me about being a "gold star femme." Whatever! ;)
Looking forward to it RCReilly! :)
RileyGrinn, I live in Ellijay, but graduated from Marietta High! (small world!)
Thanks Greenie!
February 12th
Blak, you sound like fun!!! Welcome to you :)
blakmagick, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. LOL ;)
Hey there Greenie! That was one of the first groups I joined!!! :) I am a bibliophile from hell, coffee addict, and fancy myself a writer. I just started up off the rez for Native folks and our allies. Feel free to join if you like. I have no idea what I am doing, but I'll figure it out! ;)
That is a great story! We can laugh about that crazy shit now, right?
The unfortunate truth!! :(
I don't recall hearing about this term until late 1990's- early 2000's. I think it might have gained popularity with the series "The L Word." My friends and I laughed about it a lot, but it wasn't a big deal.



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