If, for some reason, you can't do that (money or time) talk to someone in the meat world. Find a good friend and lay it out there. Don't hint at it - say it. This is not a thing to be coy about.
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For me, joining a church has helped. Not because I found God or spiritual enlightenment, but because it's a community that doesn't care what I do for a living. They care about my wellbeing and how I am doing. They're always glad to see me no matter what shape I look like I'm in.
It's good to have at least one group of people that are glad to see you, no matter what six kinds of ass you look or feel like at the moment.
It's not easy to find a group of people like that. You might have to hunt around a bit.
If you're in Austin, I'll happily introduce you to them. Might be the right group, might not. That's up to you.
If, for some reason, you can't do that (money or time) talk to someone in the meat world. Find a good friend and lay it out there. Don't hint at it - say it. This is not a thing to be coy about.
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For me, joining a church has helped. Not because I found God or spiritual enlightenment, but because it's a community that doesn't care what I do for a living. They care about my wellbeing and how I am doing. They're always glad to see me no matter what shape I look like I'm in.
It's good to have at least one group of people that are glad to see you, no matter what six kinds of ass you look or feel like at the moment.
It's not easy to find a group of people like that. You might have to hunt around a bit.
If you're in Austin, I'll happily introduce you to them. Might be the right group, might not. That's up to you.