Why has everyone been so quiet lately?

[Jennifer5]

I see that people have been logging on frequently, as usual, but most of us haven't been posting. We can't be out of things to share with one another.

What everyone been up to lately?

[RedneckDyke]

I haven't felt much like talking I guess. We did have some people from Phelp's church here in the big city a few weeks ago. They were over by the courthouse across from the convention center. I asked the counter-protesters why the Phelpies were there and they told me that there was some court decision that was friendly to gays and that the Phelpies came by every year on the anniversary. I would have liked to learned the particulars. The counter-protesters were all college kids I think. It made me feel old.

[tymejumper]

I have been wrapped up in the drama at work and all the stress there. I have a boss who is not very good at communicating and really good at being bossy.

I do log on but I dont often post. I find myself to be very angry about not being treated as human because I am gay and I am sick of it, and a bit depressed about the whole thing these days. I find myself struggling and not being very social. Sometimes I get to facebook, but that has not been the top of my list either. I sometimes chat with my friends by IM but not that much lately.

I think I just need to see the sun here in Michigan for awhile and it will help my attitude greatly.

[Jennifer5]

Redneck, sorry that you didn't get to join the counter-protesters... I think Phelp's people always deserve a protest.

Tyme, sorry that work has been such a negative thing for you. As for the sun, know that Washington people are suffering with you... we're getting a little now that it's spring, but still not enough.


What about everyone else, this thread has had a lot of views... only a couple posts...

[BruceChris]

There. . My big project these days is helping out a young transwoman, who showed up in town with almost no resources, financial or otherwise. She found a place to stay out of town, then she found our church, and now she's staying with one of our members.

I fixed up her bicycle, and set her up with a lock. She lost the keys, so I got her a combination lock. She can keep the combo on her cell phone.

She has a computer that she can use, to try to find work, but she had no wireless link. I couldn't find her a working link(Ever try to find a wireless driver for Windows 98?), but I found a friend who can install an operating system that has it's own driver.

Minnesota Voc. Rehab. is just 10 min. away by bicycle, and she qualifies for their services. And they have their own internet computers.

Damn but Minneapolis can be a very trans friendly place!

Peace and Love, Bruce Chris

[pnggrad79]

I haven't been around because my school's website blocked all things gay and lesbian related, whereas they didn't last year. So...but I try to get on at least once a day when I get home. I miss talking to you guys.

[Rick336]

Originally Posted by BruceChris

There. . My big project these days is helping out a young transwoman, who showed up in town with almost no resources, financial or otherwise. She found a place to stay out of town, then she found our church, and now she's staying with one of our members.

I fixed up her bicycle, and set her up with a lock. She lost the keys, so I got her a combination lock. She can keep the combo on her cell phone.

She has a computer that she can use, to try to find work, but she had no wireless link. I couldn't find her a working link(Ever try to find a wireless driver for Windows 98?), but I found a friend who can install an operating system that has it's own driver.

Minnesota Voc. Rehab. is just 10 min. away by bicycle, and she qualifies for their services. And they have their own internet computers.

Peace and Love, Bruce Chris

Now see....if THIS was what all Christianity was all about, I'd have no problem with it at all.

Rick

[christa08]

I've been busy trying to get a job but the economy just won't give me a break in that department.

I've also been busy signing up for Massage Therapy School, taking care of my dog, hanging out with friends and my husband.

I log on daily and read the posts but I don't always have time to post anything myself.

[tymejumper]

Originally Posted by Jennifer5

. As for the sun, know that Washington people are suffering with you... we're getting a little now that it's spring, but still not enough.

Yeah, I think Washington is the 1st least sunniest state, Michigan is number 2! My best friend in the world is from Seattle.

[tdogg]

Wow Jen, you've had a ton of stuff going on!!! Gosh, you should feel ok to come on board here and vent anytime you need to. We all gotta let out some steam now and then. I can't imagine what you've been going through.

Don't forget to take some 'time out' just for you. Pamper yourself and do something special, just for "YOU".

[Jennifer5]

Originally Posted by tymejumper

Yeah, I think Washington is the 1st least sunniest state, Michigan is number 2! My best friend in the world is from Seattle.

I've never been to Michigan, but I'm sure it's very similar. The gray here definitely gives you an appreciation for the sun and a little heat!

Originally Posted by tdogg

Wow Jen, you've had a ton of stuff going on!!! Gosh, you should feel ok to come on board here and vent anytime you need to. We all gotta let out some steam now and then. I can't imagine what you've been going through.

Don't forget to take some 'time out' just for you. Pamper yourself and do something special, just for "YOU".

I like having a place to vent, but in the past I've made things sound a lot worse than they were. Sometimes you do need to 'sleep on it'. I love having this safe place to talk. The people here are so loving!



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