So I came out to family like, around a few months ago. Pretty much trans, and pretty much homoromantic
(And thoroughly just wanting to be known as is on my forum profile), so this is like a double-out to the forum too [I treat the people here, however anonymous, as people I'd like to connect with]. Practicing sign language to extend my communication with others as well as writing skills. Keeping in contact with folks over PMs and other chat-services like IRC or Discord and leaving an open note to anyone that I can be approached if they need someone to talk to--despite my really crummy schedule being filled with BUSY, and have been volunteering at the local school university Psych services as a volunteer aid. Also advocating for the common knowledge of psychology and communication because these are pretty much very important to alleviate misunderstandings and avoid the disjunction of people being people. Pretty much aiming to express the importance of belongingness and connection in helping people with any burden in life; these are basic needs alongside the physical ones.
Also hugs, optimism + cheeriness + quirky silliness at times =
Edoot:
Remembered a good quote mentioned in one of my studies. "People are not separated by distance, people are separated by culture." With 'culture' here pertaining to one's perceptions and concepts of others around them and all, plus interaction and behavior. And that brings me to be really happy at the theme of this thread, because it's making an impact by itself in at least sharing stories for reflection.