hey everyone from san francisco ca

[ricstormer]

hello my name is Ric i am a black male from ohio and now live in portland oregon i have been out as a gay man since about 1980. at that time i was very deep into the church. first a baptist then i was comformed in the episcapal church. i am still in the episcopal church. but the parish i was comformerd in. in the past 2 years has left the epicscopal church. because of the concecration of biship robertson. so when that happened i thought when people in my parish said thay loved me did thay realy mean it . thay new i was gay. there was even one man in my parish that would worn my male friends becarful Ric is gay. and when i would see this man i would walk right past him like he was not there. i love the lord so much and know that i am not a sinner because i am gay. i remember when for at least 2 or 3 years i would pray if this is wrong(being gay )then please remove it from me. finaly i said this what i am and nothing is going to changr what i am. so i inbrased my sexuality. and have never looked back. i orderd some dvd's frm columbia house and one of them was shock to the system and i found out about this group from special features section and wated the soulforce featurette. i am glad to be a part of this group thank you for a worm welcome

ric:hissy:

[Zerbie]

Hi Ric, welcome. :) You've found a nice cyber place here.

San Francisco? I've only ever sort of passed through for a day once in a while, but I LOVED what I saw of it.

You'll find lots of folks to chat with here. Several other Episcopals who can probably relate a lot to what you're saying.

[antonyh]

Welcome to Soulforce. I'm glad you have embraced yourself unconditionally.

[labguy22]

Welcome Ric,
I'm only about 20 minutes east of SF out in Walnut Creek. Welcome to Soulforce, it's a wonderful group of loving people who you have found.

[paul]

Hi Ric,

Welcome. Please jump into the conversations and give us all the opportunity to get to know you. You will find us a loving, accepting and affirming group (as long as you are not anti glbt...so you seem safe).

paul

[Vanessa White]

Welcome Ric: I am so glad that you bought that film so that you could find out about this amazing, loving place. This is a great group of folks, that seems like family much of the time. Join in anytime. I love San Fran, although I have not been there in years, it is a place of awe and beauty. Enjoy yourself and keep that love coming in your heart for who God has made you!!!! :love::pray::love::love::love::pray:

[Gennee]

Hi Ric and welcome to Soulforce. It was wonderful to read that you embraced your sexuality. I embraced my transgenderism and transvestism 2 1/2 years ago and have never been happier. Love to correspond with you.

Gennee

:love::wave:




"A happy and content black transgender and crossdresser."

[tdogg]

Welcome to Soulforce forums!!! There is always much to talk about here. Glad you found us.

San Fran is one of my favorite cities, and I normally get to visit two or three times a year. Enjoy the weather!

[Jennifer5]

Welcome Ric, glad to have you here! :wave: