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Fencestraddlers 11 years, 5 months ago-waves- Hi, guys.
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Michigan Lesbogays 11 years, 6 months ago
Hey, I’m gonna be attending Grand Valley this fall, and I was wondering if there was anyone who goes there, or went there, that could tell me about what the general atmosphere regarding gay people is like?
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Hi! Sorry this is late!
I think it totally depends on what part of the city you go to. I live in Grand Rapids. Although I moved here post-college, I know GVSU has an active LGBT group. I don’t know what the atmosphere on campus is like but they should be able to tell you?
The city itself is pretty conservative but there are pockets here and…[Read more]-
I just moved into a place by Eastown last week and my dad warned me about the Dutch, LOL.
I just signed up as a volunteer for the West Michigan PRIDE fest happening in June, and I’m hoping to run into the GVSU group. I know there is one, but I don’t know how active/big it is.
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Eastown is a great place to live! Super artsy. Have you had any luck finding a job?
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I’m waiting to hear back on one, he was s’posed to call me today but didn’t so I guess I’ll have to call tomorrow. :X I’ve also emailed and dropped off resumes at some places, hopefully something pans out soon.
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hey! did you end up at GVSU? I’m currently a student and trying to work up the courage to go to out n about…
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Peace Corps Autostraddle 11 years, 6 months ago
Yo folks, so I created this group and then totally forgot about it – oops! I’m an RPCV who served in Namibia, 2007-2009. I was a science education volunteer, meaning I mostly taught science but also helped with the school choir, the library, the computer lab, the English club, etc., etc…Oh! And I also helped chair camp GLOW (Girls and Guys…[Read more]
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Oh man, PCMO is so weird about sex. I think maybe they expect us to all be sex animals? I was having weird period problems one time, very painful, so I called them.
“When was the last time you had sex?”
“Um, it’s been a while . . .”
“Try to remember.”
“Well, actually, never.”
She didn’t believe me! She legit thought I was lying. Like, lady,…[Read more]
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Straddlers on Coming Out 11 years, 6 months ago
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Andi posted an update in the group
Michigan Lesbogays 11 years, 6 months ago
Anyone going to any of the Gay Pride Parades this summer? I plan on going to the one in Detroit if anyone wants to meet up :)
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I’ll be at the Grand Rapids pride fest, although we don’t have a parade :(
When is the Detroit one? We should have a Michigastraddler meetup!-
That would be awesome! The detroit one is from the 3-4 of June
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oh I’ll be in Wisconsin during that time :(
How about the Lansing Pride? It’s kind of central to everyone! I really need to have a Michiganstraddler meetup you guys.
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I usually go to the Kalamazoo one.
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I’ll be at the Detroit one!
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Kai posted an update in the group
Straddlers on Coming Out 11 years, 6 months ago
Hey, so I guess I’m looking for advice, I’d love to be all casual and cool coming out to my classmates when it sort-of tangentially comes up in conversation, but I never take the opportunity. Today a classmate was asking me why I didn’t have a boyfriend yet, and I just kind of mumbled and nodded because it felt like my legs were gonna explode. I’m…[Read more]
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I have the same problem. There have been so many opportunities for me to just mention it, but I always clam up. I guess I don’t really have any advice, just commiseration.
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That’s okay! It’s good to know I’m not the only one!
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Oh man, I’ve been there. I went to a Catholic high school (I didn’t even THINK about coming out there) and now I’m at a historically Catholic college within a secular university where a lot of the people are still Catholic or were at least raised that way.
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some people may not think for a fact that you are straight i know tonss of people who use that question to make sure your really a lesbian and to confirm that the rumors are true you know?
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also i’ve been through the same thing but it helps to just nnot think about what your saying and just blurt out well…im gay and then after that things go one of 2 ways the bad way or the good way which usually means a shit ton of questions :)
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Hey I was having the same problem recently….I kept missing all the obvious cues and was starting to go a bit crazy…in the end I just forced it into the conversation, it was awkward, but its out and I feel better now :) just go for it x
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EJ posted an update in the group
Michigan Lesbogays 11 years, 6 months ago
I’m getting closer to moving to the Grand Rapids/Allendale area and am looking for jobs and places to live. Anyone have any suggestions for what may be opening up around beginning of May?
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If you like working with kids I know my org. always hires people for our summer program. it’s middle school and/or elementary aged kids. I could give you the contact information if you want.
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I don’t have much exp. w/kids but my friend who’s moving with me may be interested. He’s really into open learning and wants more experience with teaching and working w students so that may be right up his alley. :)
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That’s cool. The organization is Camp Fire USA, West Michigan Council. Contact information is on their website.
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Anything GLBT (obviously!) would be cool, but I’m also into anything to do with media, graphic design, art, that kind of stuff, maybe helping nonprofits with flyers or press copy. Or animals, animals are cool too :3
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Home Depot is still hiring as far as I’m aware.
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I wish these had a like button.
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-waves back- hello! how are you?
Ha, I’m well. Trying to stay awake a little longer so I don’t wake up at 5:00 again. That’s just too early. How are yoooou?