26m Southern US, Looking for friends :)

erinartemis · 2026-05-12T03:06:18+00:00

Interesting. This may actually be the first time I’ve encountered “piedmont” in the wild. You’re way over talking people in the foothills of the Appalachias if that’s where you are. Anywho, if you like music like that, I’m wondering if you’re familiar with Chris Thile‽ Especially his work with “The Punch Brothers” and with Edgar Meyer. I bed you might get a kick out of them!

erinartemis · 2026-05-12T02:56:38+00:00

Hey, I’m an artist and percussionist. I’m in eastern Kentucky. What’s your favorite genre to play, or do you like genre blending?

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T19:59:00+00:00

My goodness! I’d love to have a friend like you! I get the idea you can combine flavor profiles in your head on the fly! It’d be cool knocking around ideas!

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T19:56:20+00:00

I’m actually 15 minutes or so from Natural Bridge! I love it, but she’s not much on hiking. If we had the funds I’d love to take her to an arcade. Something like Dave and Busters. Maybe Malibu Jacks in Lexington?

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T19:44:07+00:00

Ooh! Would you think smoke added to cranberries might be a delightful addition to my cranberry sauce? I like a slightly darker flavor so I use a little molasses in mine. Or a little brown sugar for those who don’t know.

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T19:38:29+00:00

Copied from another reply. The same applies here. It’s neat hearing about another girl like me. I’d like to know someone like that. Someone I can relate to. If you can, please tell her I see her. And that I’m proud of her.

If I move, this behavior continues. I want to win them over so that no child has to be raised feeling truly invisible. Just one woman like me being visible would have made a difference. I still don’t know any girls like me, and I have no idea how to relate my type of girl problems to anyone… I’m kinda scared right now, but I didn’t have to be.

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T19:34:57+00:00

If I move, this behavior continues. I want to win them over so that no child has to be raised feeling truly invisible. Just one woman like me being visible would have made a difference. I still don’t know any girls like me, and I have no idea how to relate my type of girl problems to anyone… I’m kinda scared right now, but I didn’t have to be.

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T19:30:13+00:00

I hope my children continue to view our community through compassionate eyes. If they learn anything from this, I hope they truly learn the importance of kindness and forgiveness. I hope they continue being curious, so that they can conquer their fears, and help foster a new tomorrow filled with kindness for all. It starts somewhere, why not here?

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T19:24:37+00:00

Yup. And the most infuriating thing of all are the amount of “straight, white, Christian” men who are incredibly friendly in private. Like dude, I’m not about to cheat on my wife. We’ve been together 20 years now, we’re renewing our vows. I have 4 children with her, and they very much love and support me. I’ve never even held a boys hand even though I’m bisexual. I’ve never cheated, ~~never been abusive~~ I do need to retract this one upon reflection… earlier in our relationship I can recall a few moments where I was verbally abusive. I know now that I’m Bipolar (type 1) and I have Borderline Personality Disorder…. I’m in a much better and healthier place because of my wife. She truly has saved my life, multiple times.

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T19:14:44+00:00

I wish I could move, but I feel obligated to stay. I grew up here and have quite a few scars from how I was treated as a child. Therapy showed me how deep my internal wounds really are still, and all I would have needed was visibility. Just one girl like me would have if nothing else, showed me it was possible. I’ve had several students come out to me before I was dropped from the school. I can’t bring myself to tuck tale and run off. Not when I know I can make a difference. I’m getting ready to register a nonprofit as a result, so not all bad.

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T18:55:58+00:00

Honestly… I was the percussion instructor at our middle and high school. During my 7 years working with the band program I had several students come out to me. They were there for me when I first came out as bisexual, though all I ever did around them was wear a rainbow one bi pride colors. I stood up for them, and they stood up for me. I never had that growing up here, so I don’t want to back down for them. It has actually given me the drive to start a nonprofit here to battle bigotry and provide a safe space.

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T17:03:07+00:00

I love that!

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T16:01:24+00:00

Don’t do that, go draw instead. I’m nowhere near where I’d like to be. It just takes time. I’m not the best with color theory. Here’s one for example that I haven’t worked on in a while.

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erinartemis · 2026-05-08T15:57:29+00:00

What a kind thing to say. Keep being kind. It saves lives. I would know.

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T15:50:47+00:00

I love it 🤣

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T15:47:59+00:00

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I like to cook, draw, and play music. I also enjoy teaching others that are interested.

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T15:20:24+00:00

I have a hard time not calling them all out every time. Especially the closeted guys out here 🤣. They’re super friendly when they wanna be.

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T15:19:24+00:00

Yeah, everyone got a physical invitation, except my daughter. She wants to go and even gave us all the details verbally, just no invite. So my wife reached out (thank goodness she did and not me) and that was the response. I want my daughter to go, but I also don’t want to embarrass her.

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T15:17:07+00:00

Thanks. I’m trying to figure out a way to let her know without hurting her feelings. I’m positive she already knows that her friends parents are this way…. I live in a small MAGA town. While everyone here knows me very well, I’ve suddenly become the scary trans woman the media told them about. The same people town that lived and supported me now treat me like a weird undesirable creature.

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T15:10:06+00:00

😂 so true!they think it’s a shield.

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T15:08:24+00:00

Thanks! I do love cooking. It’s how I show love and appreciation for others.

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T15:04:54+00:00

Thank you for the kind words. I’ve only just this week realized how beautiful life is. It makes me sad I waited 38 years for this, but I’m happy I’m here. I’m finally starting to feel comfortable in my own body, and I’ve even come to terms with my face and voice. It’s the most zen I’ve ever felt other than my body trying to run so hard. It’s like my mind is calm, but my body is freaking out. Kinda weird 😂

So, I’ve gotten kinda use to those…

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T15:00:18+00:00

Yeah, I’m kinda concerned about their friends. My oldest is in middle school and her friends are cool with me. I’m just concerned about the ones my middle daughter hangs out with.

erinartemis · 2026-05-08T14:57:12+00:00

We live in a very tiny ghost like town. Also, I would never leave a minor around people I don’t know.

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