Well said Chuck!. I too am more than impressed with the effect Chely's coming out has had on all of us. Her commitment to advocate for LGBT youth is inspiring. I believe you too should be proud not only for her, but for yourself as you have been a support to her. You are both very lucky to share such a good friendship. Congrats, and thank you to you both and Aunt Char for this forum.

i'm ashley, i'm 20, i'm from new jersey but currently going to school in florida (forensic anthropology major) and i'm bisexual (feels so weird to actually "say" it lol, besides the other thread, it's my first time saying it or typing it). i'm still hiding but finally got the courage to join my school's gsa. soo happy i did. i hope to inspire others as chely inspires me. umm . . i'm a total geek. i love math and science. video games, computer nerd etc lol. i'm obsessed with music and i have a very wide variety of music i listen to. i'm a tomboy who loves makeup. i haven't been a chely stan for that long but i've always been a fan. i'm really excited for this forum and to meet new people with similar struggles.

thank you chuck : )

hope you all had a great thanksgiving.

Thanks for everything you do Chuck!

Hi chuck, I'm Jen, I'm 24 and I'm from cold scotland. I'm bisexual and I have a lovely bi curious fiance called Johnny. I'm a home carer and I volunteer at my local hospital radio. I love music, reading, writing and would love to be a writer in the future.

Thanks for all the nice words and well wishes.  I am so excited about what we are about to do and what we can do.
Please encourage others to come by and sign up. Lets get this in full force. There is nothing better then others helping others.
That is what a community is all about!

@Jay-great to see you here. i remember your site. Didn't your brother also help you or had one for Shania?
Glad to here about your transition. Glad you are being who you are meant to be,
Have you followed Kimberly Reed's story or seen her film?
It is awesome and really educated me and gave me a great understanding.

@shiningrandomly Doesn't it feel good?!?!

To all of you Welcome! Thank You!

@shiningrandomly I am happy for you!

You have to see the documentary Prodigal Sons . Here is the link for the film.
This is Kim's story and I feel I learned so from it.

Kim was also on Oprah and I am sure you cans see that on You Tube.

Glad to see you over here and tell your brother HI and to join us!

http://www.prodigalsonsfilm.com/

Hi Chuck,
This message board is a great idea. Chely is really lucky to have you as a friend. I am very grateful for celebrities like Chely  who have a large platform and are willing to be authentic in front of millions of people. I think it normalizes us in the eyes of the world. I also think I do my small part by living with my partner of many years in our small rural community in the mountains of North Carolina. Our neighbors see us walking our dogs. They see us taking care of our property and they experience our kindness. We help normalize things, too, by living a life that is authentic to us.

With every good wish,
Susan Gabriel
author of http://www.SeekingSaraSummers.com
(a novel about falling in love with your best friend)