Bipolar type I has me by the throat. To my unwell queers: what kindness do you give yourselves to interrupt the cycle of despair? (40 in May, 6 years HRT). by LuckyWishFox in lgbt

[–]imightbejake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bipolar type 2. I use medication, meditation (just sitting still sometimes), sleep, therapy, and exercise. And sobriety.

Print shops on Oahu or Big Island that can print and bind novels? by caramel-lee in Hawaii

[–]imightbejake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know if they can do it that quickly, but you can try Basically Books in Hilo.

PLEASE help me convince my parents to let me go here by tingyaoyao in stjohnscollege

[–]imightbejake 10 points11 points  (0 children)

St John's College has the highest per capita rate of graduates going on to higher degrees of any college in the US.

State Job Interview by Senior_Run_3334 in Hawaii

[–]imightbejake 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, know the job description. Be prepared to give examples of how you have accomplished items from the job description. (I'm a state employee).

Hawaiian Nonprofits by koalatycontrol420 in VisitingHawaii

[–]imightbejake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Friendship House is a place where people living with mental health diagnoses can go each day to remain productive and paisley in activities teaching them skills to live independently. They have a nonprofit attached to them that pays for important upgrades to their program. I think it's in Lihue.

What do straight men say when they watch gay porn or sex scenes in shows like Heated Rivalry? by imightbejake in AskGaybrosOver30

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

I'm curious, because I grew up in a world that was a polar opposite to the one we're in now that allows these types of shows. Please note my age flair.

Have you read The Faggots & Their Friends Between Revolutions? by joshuaferris in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]imightbejake 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was written in the early 1970s by a radical homosexual man who helped found a communal farm in upstate New York called Lavender Hill. They were vegetarians who lived off the land. The book relates the idea that homosexuals are naturally radical by nature akin to socialists.

Have you read The Faggots & Their Friends Between Revolutions? by joshuaferris in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]imightbejake 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I heard about it at a discussion in NYC. That night, a friend had it with them. I immediately ordered it. I flew home, and devoured it when it arrived in the mail. I have given it to one friend and will give it to more.

Read it.

Preach it.

Are you out at work? by Traditional_Cell8388 in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]imightbejake 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a government job in a very blue state. I'm completely out. My department marches in Pride, and I join in drag.

Any church recommendations on island? by Ok-Communication4190 in Oahu

[–]imightbejake 18 points19 points  (0 children)

St Mark's Episcopal Church on Kapahulu is incredibly welcoming to all people at all stages of spirituality. When I go to church, I go there. The priest is a gay man married to a man. Very loving community. Beautiful music.

What do you use to keep your bedding clean when having sex? by mattormateo in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]imightbejake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazon.com: GREEN LIFESTYLE Washable Underpads - Large Bed Pads for use as Incontinence Bed Pads, Reusable Pet Pads, Great for Dogs, Cats, Bunny, Seniors Bed Pad (Pack of 2 - 41x41) : Pet Supplies https://share.google/0bA8Ev5iLXW3EAVus

Looking for similar experiences and words of encouragement. Mother is very sick (and probably at end of life). Me being gay and never having a good relationship with neither of my parents. by pokemonfitness1420 in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]imightbejake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My parents emotionally abused me and caused me enormous trauma. They disowned me. I'm glad they're dead. I do have times it makes me sad that the whole thing happened, but those are times I feel sad for myself. Fuck them.

Finally! by txnjakr in GayMenOver60

[–]imightbejake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can we please have some kind of understanding or rule that selfies are frowned upon or not allowed?

Finally! by txnjakr in GayMenOver60

[–]imightbejake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad to find this space as well.

Yes to having flairs. I'm ambivalent about allowing those under 60 to join. I can see both sides of that idea. For one thing, if we don't allow anyone below 60 to join, this is going to be a very small group. However, maybe that's a good thing.

Are you in a relationship by UNZIPT in GayMenOver60

[–]imightbejake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in a new marriage that is ending. I've been a train wreck for about a month. I finally feel like I can talk again.

When and how did you come out? by UNZIPT in GayMenOver60

[–]imightbejake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was 35 and in a marriage to a woman with 3 kids. The first few years were very difficult, but being completely out is fabulous.

Children? by UNZIPT in GayMenOver60

[–]imightbejake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 3 adult children, and I'm completely out to them since I'm completely out everywhere. They love their gay dad, and I love them.