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Hi from a queer couple visiting this Sunday for the first time

We have learned to ask practical questions before we show up anywhere: who is in leadership, what language gets used, and whether welcome means we can exhale. Happy to hear from people who know the culture here.

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Alex Rivera

We have learned to ask practical questions before we show up anywhere: who is in leadership, what language gets used, and whether welcome means we can exhale. Happy to hear from people who know the culture here.

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Dani Cho

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If Sunday feels like too much right now, start with coffee, a welcome lunch, or one calmer conversation.

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Sage Martinez

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Thank you for naming this so honestly. The pace here is intentionally low-pressure.

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Sage Martinez

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Glad you found your way here. You do not need to tell the whole story on day one for your presence to matter.

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