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How do you all deal with the slow periods and stay motivated to keep grinding?]]>
How do you all deal with the slow periods and stay motivated to keep grinding?]]> https://grindup.net/thread-61.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Seeder]]> https://grindup.net/thread-61.html https://grindup.net/thread-1.html Sun, 18 Aug 2024 14:30:00 +0000 RainbowWarrior23]]> https://grindup.net/thread-1.html
I've been lurking here for a while and finally decided to share my story. I came out as gay last month at 28, and I'm still processing everything.

For years I told myself I was just "picky" or hadn't found the right woman yet. The denial was real. But after meeting someone who made me realize what I was actually feeling, I couldn't ignore it anymore.

My family has been surprisingly supportive, though my mom did ask if I was "sure" about 20 times lol. Friends have been amazing too.

Anyone else come out later in life? How did you deal with feeling like you "wasted" time? I know that's not the right way to think about it, but the feeling is still there.

Thanks for reading ❤️]]>
I've been lurking here for a while and finally decided to share my story. I came out as gay last month at 28, and I'm still processing everything.

For years I told myself I was just "picky" or hadn't found the right woman yet. The denial was real. But after meeting someone who made me realize what I was actually feeling, I couldn't ignore it anymore.

My family has been surprisingly supportive, though my mom did ask if I was "sure" about 20 times lol. Friends have been amazing too.

Anyone else come out later in life? How did you deal with feeling like you "wasted" time? I know that's not the right way to think about it, but the feeling is still there.

Thanks for reading ❤️]]> https://grindup.net/thread-2.html Sat, 17 Aug 2024 19:45:00 +0000 PrideMountain]]> https://grindup.net/thread-2.html
We video call every night and text throughout the day, but it's getting harder. The loneliness hits different, you know? We see each other every 2-3 weeks but it never feels like enough.

We're both committed to making this work, but I'm looking for practical advice from people who've been through this. How do you maintain intimacy? How do you deal with the jealousy/insecurity that creeps in?

Any tips would be amazing. Thanks! ?]]>
We video call every night and text throughout the day, but it's getting harder. The loneliness hits different, you know? We see each other every 2-3 weeks but it never feels like enough.

We're both committed to making this work, but I'm looking for practical advice from people who've been through this. How do you maintain intimacy? How do you deal with the jealousy/insecurity that creeps in?

Any tips would be amazing. Thanks! ?]]> https://grindup.net/thread-3.html Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:20:00 +0000 QueerBookworm]]> https://grindup.net/thread-3.html
I'm wondering if anyone has experience organizing Pride events in smaller communities? What worked? What challenges did you face?

We're thinking of starting small - maybe a picnic in the park or a community resource fair rather than a parade. But we want to make sure we're being strategic about building support and staying safe.

Any advice would be incredible! ?️‍?]]>
I'm wondering if anyone has experience organizing Pride events in smaller communities? What worked? What challenges did you face?

We're thinking of starting small - maybe a picnic in the park or a community resource fair rather than a parade. But we want to make sure we're being strategic about building support and staying safe.

Any advice would be incredible! ?️‍?]]> https://grindup.net/thread-4.html Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:15:00 +0000 CoastalDreamer]]> https://grindup.net/thread-4.html
Does anyone have recommendations for finding good mental health resources? I'm specifically looking for:
- Therapists who actually specialize in LGBTQ+ issues
- Online therapy options (I live in a rural area)
- Support groups or community resources

I've heard good things about Pride Counseling but wanted to get some real feedback before committing. Thanks in advance! ?]]>
Does anyone have recommendations for finding good mental health resources? I'm specifically looking for:
- Therapists who actually specialize in LGBTQ+ issues
- Online therapy options (I live in a rural area)
- Support groups or community resources

I've heard good things about Pride Counseling but wanted to get some real feedback before committing. Thanks in advance! ?]]> https://grindup.net/thread-5.html Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:30:00 +0000 RainbowWarrior23]]> https://grindup.net/thread-5.html
We're thinking 10-14 days, probably 2-3 cities. We love good food, museums, nightlife, and just wandering around interesting neighborhoods. Budget is flexible but not unlimited.

I've heard amazing things about Berlin and Amsterdam, but I'm curious about other options too. What are your favorite LGBTQ+ friendly European destinations?

Thanks! ✈️?️‍?]]>
We're thinking 10-14 days, probably 2-3 cities. We love good food, museums, nightlife, and just wandering around interesting neighborhoods. Budget is flexible but not unlimited.

I've heard amazing things about Berlin and Amsterdam, but I'm curious about other options too. What are your favorite LGBTQ+ friendly European destinations?

Thanks! ✈️?️‍?]]>