Intro and a question (cross posted)

[playingwithice.livejournal.com]

Hi guys,
I've been lurking around for a bit and figured I'd post to intro myself and ask for some advice.

( Cut for your convenience )

I'm... Complicated

[stacis-leak.livejournal.com]

Every time I end up in some kind of social gathering with strangers, I feel thrust into the field of their judgement.

I have no idea how well I was passing this weekend at the party, or in the shops the day after for that matter. To be honest I sort of amble along under the assumption that I'm not passing and prep myself for any questions which arise, allowing myself to feel pleasantly surprised if they don't.
( But it's not all sunshine and roses. )

Additionally, in total non-sequiter, I have had many people tell me I should look into a career in journalism lately, and I wondered if anyone reading this might know the best path into becoming a freelance columnist in print?

Coming Out

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Some thoughts about coming out, cross-posted and cut...

( Needed? )