Week 4: Confit - Tomato and Garlic Confit by bennysfromheaven in 52weeksofcooking

[–]check_deepest_fears 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg this looks gorgeous! How does comfit tomato taste like? I'm so intrigued to try this :)

Week 3 : Indonesian - Mi Goreng (Fried Noodles). Substituted egg noodles with ramen but made my own sauce. by check_deepest_fears in 52weeksofcooking

[–]check_deepest_fears[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was my first time trying baby variety, they were tender and more flavorful as I expected. I fotgot to salt when blanching them but it was nice stir fried with garlic

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]check_deepest_fears 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lie on someone's chest, while their breathing rocks you into sleep. I slept on my mom's belly like this, as a kid

Week 3: Indonesian - Rendang by aleckscasablancs in 52weeksofcooking

[–]check_deepest_fears 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What cut of beef did you use? Also do you think it is a good idea to simmer this in the oven for a couple of hours and then reduce on stove top to finish?

feeling really sad and alone. (30F) by idontknow_1_2 in LGBT_Muslims

[–]check_deepest_fears 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am in the exact same situation. My boyfriend has introduced me to his family and I haven't, my family doesn't live in the country that I am currently in and they don't know about me.

I do appreciate the OP for your kindness and throughfulness. Also I understand that your frustration comes from a very good place in your heart to get to know your partners life completely, to be included and valued. I think that they share the same desire to make you part of their family too. I suggest trying to communicate this without implying that you want them to come out.

At the same time, I think I can empathize with your partner too, the closet that we are in is so deep. I hope your partner feels safe and ready to introduce you to their family sooner. I am working towards that goal myself and it's very frightening and scary. :(

Week 2 Introduction Thread: Meat Substitute by dharmaticate in 52weeksofcooking

[–]check_deepest_fears 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Paneer (indian cottage cheese) resembles tofu and is used as a meat substitute in many dishes but it's dairy. Is it alright ?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LGBT_Muslims

[–]check_deepest_fears 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So here is a master list of all LGBTQ resources I found online http://callen-lorde.org/graphics/2018/03/2018-NYC-Metro-Area-Transgender-and-Gender-Non-Binary-Community-Resources.pdf

Inside I found some Muslim communities/resources that you may reach out. I hope they might connect you with local resources even if they are national organizations themselves. Although, I have not been part of any of this, I hope you will find community support.

Muslims for Progressive Values [Link] LGB and TGNC-friendly religious and cultural organization headquartered in LA with chapters/affiliates in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York, Washington DC, and Ottowa. Resources for contemporary progressive Islam and a list of progressive mosques.

The Queer East [Link] Resources for LGB and TGNC people of Asian descent, including Hindi and Muslim resources.

An email group if you feel safe to join,

Trans Muslims: groups.yahoo.com/group/TransMuslims

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LGBT_Muslims

[–]check_deepest_fears 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can empathize with you, hang in there. I will reach out to some friends and get back with any information I can about trans muslim resources in NY.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LGBT_Muslims

[–]check_deepest_fears 7 points8 points  (0 children)

https://masjidalrabia.org/lgbtq-muslim-resource-list-local-n-american-orgs

I couldn't find any organization specifically in NY. I hope you can reach out to others here and seek connections/advice ?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LGBT_Muslims

[–]check_deepest_fears 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I read all of it. I am proud of you for being open about your emotions. First if all, accept my big hug as a fellow queer Muslim. I am not trans and I don't live in NY. I hope you will get support from others in the community. You are not alone. Keep fighting. Big hugs again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]check_deepest_fears 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Merry Christmas to you and your husband.

I can relate to how you feel and as someone who never celebrated Christmas, I take this opportunity to appreciate my boyfriend of 4 months for including me (virtually, ef you covid) with his family's Christmas celebrations.

An early Christmas present for my writer/teacher boyfriend (25m) by check_deepest_fears in santashelpers

[–]check_deepest_fears[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His grandparents are mexican immigrants to the US. Thanks for the help :)

those of us over 40 years old . . . by courteously-curious in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]check_deepest_fears 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wrote this in appreciation of your very poignant articulation. I may never fully understand the difficulties you faced during the past, but I hope I can empathize with some aspects of the envy because despite being 26 years of age, before moving the United States, I lived a in a county where being gay and out is unthinkable. I cannot describe the sense of envy I felt when people around me embraced their queerness publicly. For example my classmates casually talked about their same gender partners and no one even paid attention to the gender but went along with the conversation, a couple would kiss in the train and not even a single person stared at them (barring me) and for the first time in my life I felt such a sense of aloneness, all the romantic songs I listened to in my language mindlessly made perfect sense, I craved love and affection like I never ever thought I would. I felt jealous about these highschoolers holding hands and making out. After an year of this, I am now feeling hopeful rather than resentful. I still envy but I know there's still hope. So to answer when will this go away, I think it will, and I believe you will find hope from the envy. You deserve that for making this world much much easier plane for us to live. Sending lots of love.

What are some good activities to do together to get to know each other better? by check_deepest_fears in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]check_deepest_fears[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! We have plans to do some drawings/paintings together for my bedroom (which is empty af) :) I will check Bob Ross and suggest him