New and need your advice

[pellaz]

yes your family (gay).

You need to take better care of your self; physically and mentally. You need to get tested, find a free clinic. While you are there ask them for information on transmissions methods, incubation times. If you meet someone its not presuming to ask if they got tested either. There is a series of shots for hepatitis, all this should be free and more confidential than if you got them through your insurance. The clinic has lots of experience to share. suggestion is Denver Metro Health's STD Clinic, 6th av & Bannock.

Mentally
-you need to always feel good about who you are all the time because self love is important if you are going to date someone, share each others lives.
-One night'er sex, dating and relationships are all the same thing so be patient. It is no different than if you were straight so be patient, flexible but dont lower your standards.
-accumulate some gay affirming friends, a girl friend here works well.
-look at joining a gay hiking club, volunteer at the Center in Denver (Colfax & Lafayette). Attend the beer bash at the Wrangler on Sunday (17th and Pennsylvania). Get your self out there.