Is there a supportive LGBT community where you live?

There's a LGBT group here, but I don't really click with them.

 

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No
I live in Mississippi
Which is almost as wose as living with the West Boro Baptist Church

 

Yes it is. In fact, my community just recently opened up a clinic that is associated with the largest hospital in the city that focuses on the LGBTQ community only. An apartment high rise that the city had just finished building from the ground had a grand opening that catered to the LGBTQ community only as well.

 

I live in a very large LGBT community! In fact, my city is well known for it's LGBT community, so much that most people who hear the name of the city automatically call it "the gay place". Pride is our biggest festival each year, and there are many many gay clubs/bars/groups. Many people move here just because of the LGBT community

 

Based on what I've been told on here and some of the research I've done, my state (MD) or city (Baltimore) is supposed to be really good for gay people. I know we've had protections for awhile. Still, based on my own past experiences as well as observations, I'm erring on the side of caution. True, I have met, maybe, about less than a handful of people who told me that they didn't have a problem with gays, including quite a few whom I wouldn't be surprised at all if they turned out gay or something else themselves. No offense, but we do have a lot of religious people (Baptist and Catholic, etc.) and some really toe-up redneck types of people. I'm honestly scared to come out. I know that we at least have the GLCCB in the city, but current situation dictates that I won't be able to go there. But at least, it's something.

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I'm really sorry. I think I misread the title. From what I experienced when younger, there really didn't seem to be a proper or well established LGBT community. It still seems to be the case now. I've read about LGBT initiatives in the city that are really trying to establish something and reach out to people, but it often seems to fizzle out. Hardly anyone seems to show up. I know the city holds a pride as well as balls and realness events, so I guess these are the only places the community here feels like showing up to. It's pretty sad when you think about it.

 

I think you just answered your own question. If there are a lot of people with anti-gay sentiments where you live, people will probably be too scared to join and potentially risk being caught by others who could out them. Is it possible for your group to create a presence online? Online is usually seen as a safer option. Especially, when given the option of anonymity. I do think you're doing a good thing by trying.

 

Nope.

 

I've never been to an actual LGBT community (outside of internet forums) and am afraid to even try it.

 

Yea same. I have a LGBT club at my school but I don't know I stopped going because I felt awkward and nervous there. I might try going again because my crush Danny said he'll come with me since he's a trans dude and pan so I'm just screaming you're such an amazing friend you don't have to do something like that :icon_redf

 

Other than the occasional gay/bi kid at my school, no. No LGBT at all.

 

No. I live in a small conservative city. I know a couple 2-3 LGBT people, but that's all.

 

We have protection laws, but as far as a supportive community goes beyond that, I don't know. We're a small city, o I'd be surprised if we do.

 

I'm from a really small town, so not really. Sadly there are no LGBT Groups and such here.