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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by Hawk77, Sep 2, 2020.

  1. Hawk77

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    Hi. I am new here. Just found this site yesterday but have read a lot of the forums recently. I am a cis gender lesbian. I have the user name Hawk77. I didn’t realize there was a moderator with that name. I picked it because I am a birder. I am older. In my 40s. I have been out for a long time and have had relationships with women in the past but am not currently dating or looking to. I have just been reading a lot about LGBTQ issues in the news and see so many homophobic and transphobic things online I wanted a more positive perspective. I also came to learn more about gender issues. I think about it a lot. Because of my appearance I get mistaken for a man a lot and often have trouble in women’s restrooms. Lately it’s been bothering me a lot. I am interested in learning more about trans issues since it’s been in the news a lot. I don’t have a lot of friends or much of a social life right now. I just felt like coming to a place to read about LGBTQ issues and have discussions with others.
     
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    Hey, other Hawk! Welcome to EC! :grin:
     
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    Hello Hawk! Thanks! Sorry I took your name! It wasn’t intentional. I hope it doesn’t cause too much confusion. This seems like a good supportive place. Happy to be here.
     
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    No worries. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask. :slight_smile:
     
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    Welcome! :slight_smile: It's very nice to meet you.
    I'm also interested in birds! I don't do it frequently enough to call myself a birder, but I always open up my Merlin Bird ID app and try to identify a bird if I see it closely enough.
    I'm glad you joined our community - it sounds like you're here for the right reasons.

    If you need anything, let us know. :thumbsup:
     
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    Hi TJ. Thanks. Nice to meet you! I have not tried the Merlin app for bird ID, I might check it out sometime.
     
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    Hello welcome! I am also new, hope we get to know each other better here :slight_smile:
     
  8. Hawk77

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    Hi Skygenie! I see your from Australia. Very Cool! How is everything over there with the pandemic? Is the area where you live accepting of LGBTQ folks?
     
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    Welcome, this is a good place to learn about such things. Lots of helpful people here.
     
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    Hi and welcome to EC. :slight_smile:
     
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    Hawk77..... Hello and a great big welcome to Empty Closets! This is a great place with lots of great people, I'm sure you'll find folks that will become good "EC Friends"! There are quite a few sub-forums here, so check them out and then join right in. We're so glad that you have found us!
    .....David :gay_pride_flag: