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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by hopefulB, Feb 15, 2022.

  1. hopefulB

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    So after a few years of checking out the forums from a distance as a non-member, I've decided it's time to join and fully embrace this journey. Bi? Gay? Somewhere on that spectrum. I just know I'm questioning and have been for many years. That's all for now, just wanted to say hello and I look forward to listening, learning, and sharing. Feels like I'm stepping into my tribe.
     
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    Hi. Welcome. I hope that you find this community welcoming and helpful.
     
  3. hopefulB

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    Thank you! I'm sure it will be.
     
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    Hey welcome to EC.
     
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    hopefulB.....Hello and a great big LGBTQIA+ welcome to Empty Closets! :old_smile: I can remember the first post that I made on EC. I was desperate for help and I got the help that I so needed. I hope that we can help you in the same way that I received help so many years ago. The most important thing to remember about Empty Closets is that we do care about you! We're very glad that you found us here on Empty Closets and hope that we can answer questions, give support if you need it and provide a place to vent (as long as it's not violent!) :old_big_grin: when that becomes necessary! There are 18 different sub-forums here that you can check out and join into the conversations or start your own thread/conversation. When you have made at least 10 posts on active threads you will be able to post messages on a member's Profile Page. Just click on a member's Avatar Picture and then click on "Profile Page" in the dialogue box that pops up. You'll then be on their Profile Page and there will be a box that says: "Write Something" When you have been on EC for a few weeks and have made at least 50 posts, you can apply for Full Membership. A Full Member can send Private Messages (PM) to other Full Members. Right now you can send a PM to any Staff Member as that is always possible. Here is a quote from the Full Membership information forum:

    *****To be eligible you must be a member of Empty Closets for a minimum of two weeks, and have a minimum of 50 posts. These posts must be across numerous forums (Fun & Games does not contribute to post count), and consistently posted across a minimum of two weeks. You wouldn't be eligible, for example, if you registered, had no activity for two weeks, and then returned to post 50 times on your 14th day of membership.

    *****Well, as I said, we're very glad you found us! If you have any questions at all, you can post a question on my Profile Page or send me a Private Message.

    .....David :gay_pride_flag:
     
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    Welcome hopefulB, I'm sure you have found a home here!
     
  7. LostInDaydreams

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    Welcome to EC. :slight_smile:

    I hope that you find the support you’re looking for here.
     
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    Hi sorry I'm late to the post. Welcome hopefully you'll get things figured out! I'm Sam and my pronouns are they/them!
     
  9. hopefulB

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    thank you Sam. Figuring it out day by day.
     
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    Hi Welcome to the EC family
     
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    hey i hope i understand this too
     
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    heyyy
     
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    hihihi Welcome to the EC fam
    Glad you're here!!! :>
     
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    welcome!!
     
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    Welcome! I'm questioning too, bi/queer and looking forward to chatting on EC. Enjoy ☺️