GLBT group idea.... we are all in this together

[Guest guest]

Hi Sara,

 

 Thanks for your message. I really apperciate the fact that you are expressing

you who are to everyone so that it does become the norm. Anyway I feel ya

sister... I am also a 23 year old bisexual. I live with my g/f of about 3 years,

and have never been happier! I agree with you about having it relate to the food

issues, and would love to talk to talk to you more about your experiance. Again

thanks for sharing! where are you from?

 

Subject: Re: group idea

To: insideoutweightloss

Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 1:20 AM

Hi Jen.

I am new to this group, but I've been listening to the podcast for

about 4 months now. I'm 23 years old, lesbian, single.

I have experienced many changes in my life, up to now; but have not

yet gotten the results that I would like to have. OK, I confess, I

haven't been doing the homeworks so well, and I don't have a support

group yet. So, I decided to give this a try and see how it works out.

When thinking about joining the group, I wondered if there would be

other gay/lesbian members in the group that I could find support

with. In my experience, gay issues are very closely related to food

issues. Obviously, it's part of who we are, right? So I wanted to

find a group of people that would understand that, and where I could

feel comfortable. Because, even if everyone is respectful and

supportive, I still feel like I can't share completely, and have to

leave bits and pieces out with the straight folks.

Thruthfully, I think that might be a limiting belief for me. One that

will limit the quality of my support group, because I'd be missing

out on a lot of helpful comments.

But it's also a limiting belief that I could just let go of, at least

for a while. I could just completely be myself and say anything and

everything I have to say, and be open about everything I am. And I

would do it because it will help me in my journey.

The worst that could happen is that I'll have to explain some things

a couple of times. And I'm sure some people won't identify much with

me, but some people will. And some might not agree with my lifestyle,

but why focus on that? I can honestly say that feeling you can be

yourself, no matter who you're with, is the best feeling in the world.

And, on the other hand, I feel a certain responsibility to expose

others to gay things. Just so that everyone will get a little bit

more used to it.

Anyway, I just want you to know you can count on me for a

talk/support group or anything.

-Sara

>

> Hi,

> I am now listening to 's episode #46, the law of attraction.

> She speaks about having group support and I was wondering if there

were any other people who identify as gay/lesbian who would like to

support each other.

> I identify as lesbian and find it hard, sometimes, while in groups,

to be able to have this difference and be open about my life/support

system. I love having this group, it has proven to be very welcoming

to me, and would like to know if anyone would like to have an

additional group for gay/lesbian people and supporters.

> ((I intend to continue with this group and take 's suggestion

to have a group that can meet, probably virtually, to add even more

support)).

> Just an idea!

> You are welcome to im me or email me directly.

> Thanks!

> Jen

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hey ,

I'm from Chihuahua, Mexico. Where are you from?

One of the things that motivate me to get better is wanting to become

a girl that I would be attracted to. What motivates you?

I think it was about the same time that I started listening to the

podcast, when I realized I was attracting all the wrong people into

my life. I then decided to focus more on me, and improving myself in

different areas, to a point where I could feel comfortable with

myself.

One of my greatest accoplishments is I stopped taking certaing

anxiety pills everyday, that I felt I couldn't live without. I was

scared of not taking them and not being able to control my anxiety.

But I did stop. And, thanks to , it wasn't as catastrophic as I

thought it would. I'm getting a little bit better each day untangling

the ropes that cause me to fall into the anxiety. Instead of that, I

want to feel free and empowered.

Thank you for answering. Feel free to email me as well.

-Sara

> >

> > Hi,

> > I am now listening to 's episode #46, the law of attraction.

> > She speaks about having group support and I was wondering if

there

> were any other people who identify as gay/lesbian who would like to

> support each other.

> > I identify as lesbian and find it hard, sometimes, while in

groups,

> to be able to have this difference and be open about my

life/support

> system. I love having this group, it has proven to be very

welcoming

> to me, and would like to know if anyone would like to have an

> additional group for gay/lesbian people and supporters.

> > ((I intend to continue with this group and take 's

suggestion

> to have a group that can meet, probably virtually, to add even more

> support)).

> > Just an idea!

> > You are welcome to im me or email me directly.

> > Thanks!

> > Jen

> >

> >