At about this time 365 days ago I created a profile here. I had been lurking for years and had even been around when old big closet existed. I found solace in the wonderful stories and works here and felt I finally had the do something about it. I registered and kudoed everything I read. Then I read two stories that made me comment Something to Declare by Cyclist and Sacrifice Drea.

These two stories spoke to me and moved me so much I had to say something about them. And it was off to the races. I read a lot and commented quite a bit. I had just been moved to a new store that had no traffic so it was easy.

I put my first blog up in July, and had an amazing response. All of the comments just made me smile to no end. I don't know if anyone remembers but my avatar back then was a little square of black. Once I started blogging I started getting pm's and comments. Something wonderful happened I started making friends, I had people who said they cared about me. My avatar changed to the little me you see over there now. I had found a place where I could be me, the real me. I was accepted and that was something I never thought I would have.

Sometime along the way the friends I have made became family. I finally got the nerve to post my own writing up and people told me it didn't suck. It has been therapeutic and helps immensely. When I started here I was a ball of depression and desperation, now I still have those bouts but it makes it easier to deal with when I have great folks like you in my corner.

I plan on being around a long time, and I can never see a time when I don't hang out in the closet. Everyone has been so wonderful I feel the need to pay it forward, message me anytime if any of you would like to talk. I am always checking the site.

I love you all my extended family and thank you for helping me over the bumps in my life. I am so fortunate to have you, and give thanks every day.

Smiles, Jennifer Cavazos the me inside.