Hi there

[baristajedi]

I'm new here. I joined this site to find a space where I can connect with other LGBT folks.

I'm gay, I came out just 2 years ago. It's completely changed my life, I was married to a man and we're now separating, we've a small child as well.

Right now my life is starting to get a bit more settled but still working through the separation. I've got a wonderful amazing girlfriend. My daughter's dealing well so far with separation and my ex and I are finally starting to be on better terms, and sorting well through practical stuff.

When I came out I was totally alone, I had no real friends around and I live far from family (across the ocean), but I reached out to the lgbtq community here and now I I have a really amazing support system of friends.

I have a lot to be grateful in my life.

I'm just here looking for more connections with the LGBT community.

So... hi!

[IanSaysHi]

Hey [MENTION=24452]baristajedi[/MENTION] - welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing a bit about you

Just so you know, until you reach 50 posts there's a random moderation 'feature' so some of your posts might take ages to appear, or not appear at all. Once you reach 50 posts this will stop. There's a section called word games where you can post loads of rubbish till you get to 50 if you want to.

Hope you enjoy your time here, it's a nice forum.

Ian

[baristajedi]

Hi thanks for responding to my post, and thanks for letting me know about the 50 post thing.

just from lurking, everyone seems quite nice.

[LJay]

Welcome here. A jedi on caffeine sounds interesting!

[baristajedi]

Welcome here. A jedi on caffeine sounds interesting!

Thanks

Haha yep, barista by day jedi by night. keeps things interesting.

[Alvin]

Welcome to GS-- a place full of queering people.

[baristajedi]

Welcome to GS-- a place full of queering people.

Hi and thanks for the welcome

I realised only after posting that I'm like the only lady here on this site..... lol oops, I feel a bit silly but, maybe I'll stick around anyway?

[Alvin]

Hi and thanks for the welcome

I realised only after posting that I'm like the only lady here on this site..... lol oops, I feel a bit silly but, maybe I'll stick around anyway?

Why not? I am sure there are other gay women. Plus, you can share with us(men) your stories. I am more than happy to hear from you.

[baristajedi]

Why not? I am sure there are other gay women. Plus, you can share with us(men) your stories. I am more than happy to hear from you.

Ok then maybe I'll stick around happy to share... what do you dudes want to know?

[Darius]

I hope you stick around.

Maybe you could just tell us about your journey as a gay woman. When did you know you were gay?
Did you think marriage to a man would work for you? How did your husband respond to the news and the break-up? We have a couple (or more) gay men here in straight relationships (marriages, too) who have come out since marrying and now reconsidering. I can't imagine what it would be like.

You did say to ask, so I did.