Hello!
I have not plowed through much of the threads here yet to find out if I am unique or not!
----Utmost candor rant to begin----
I am actually a relative of a longtime and prominent member here (who of course shall remain anonymous). This individual includes none of their family members in activities surrounding the 'Brokeback Phenomenon' and related activities. Although we hear he is gregarious and outgoing with others, with his family members, he is very reticent and closed. I really wanted to see this community that has meant so much to him and actually have quite a bit of joy that he IS able to express how he feels to someone. He has found many friends on these boards from various parts of the world, and it's great to see. I'm hoping that by learning a bit of his world, it will help bring us as a family closer together.
So, as an introduction, I'll say that I'll be lurking and learning about your community, and hopefully as I understand the common bond you share, be able to speak without a newbie's gaff's!
-----Candor end-----
Thanks for reading!
PsyA.