Hello! Its nice to meet you all, looking forward to maybe making a few friends while I am here! I have come here because there isn't really a place in my real life to be around LBGTQ+ folks and be safe (I am closeted and my family is anti-LBGTQ+). I am also struggling with a lot of mental health issues and with the state of the world in general so I figure it couldn't help to reach out and try to meet with people who I can actually relate to. Thanks for reading!
Hello Undone! You're definitely in good company... all of us have gone through, or are working through similar things here. I had a hard time finding community as well, so someone here suggested I make EC my "home," and it's been a wonderful blessing! I hope it helps you too
Welcome to EC! We're happy to have you, and hope we can help you along on your journey of self-discovery.
UndoneStateOfMe.....Hello and a great big LGBTQIA+ welcome to Empty Closets! I can remember the first post that I made on EC. I was desperate for help and I got the help that night that I so needed. I hope that we can help you in the same way that I received help. 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 EC and hope that we can answer questions, give you support and provide a place to vent (as long as it's not violent!) when that becomes necessary! *****There are 18 different sub-forums here that you can check out and join in the conversations or start your own thread/conversation. When you have made at least 10 posts on various 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 on various forums, you can apply for Full Membership. A Full Member can send Private Messages (PM) to other Full Members and share personal contact info. Right now you can only send a PM to a 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
Welcome! I'm both gay and have Bipolar disorder and still in the closet too (except for my Step-Dad and theripist. Have any questions or just want to chat hit me up.
I have the same issues with not being out to most of my family and no way in my area to easily make LGBT friends. Best of luck to you.
