#gatherings

I’d like to start by saying that it was NOT my decision to sit in the middle seat of the car.

After getting forced into the middle seat, right in the middle of @harlottscarlett and @nova-n8 , with @thetiniestrhino in the front, they did exactly what you think they did. I got attacked from each side (literally) and Rhino had my feet. My shoes AND socks were removed very rudely, and my mind was made into mush by the 3 sets of hands (and one mouth 😂).

A special shoutout to @harlottscarlett nails, because those things are the devil incarnate.

At one point though, Nate, with all his extra smartness, locked my seatbelt before putting it on me, which meant I literally could not move. 😂😂😂 It was the most brilliant, evil, idea I have ever experienced. I am not falling for it again.

For all the insanity…. It’s definitely going to be one of my favorite memories from Bash 😊.

But, next time we put Nate in the middle 😏😉

I was just reminded that not everyone knows about all the different resources that exist for our little in-between space, so I wanted to share one of my favorites: the gatherings directory! The Lift & Love organization hosts a conference every year in Provo called Gather, but also keeps a running list of local groups on their website. The highest number of groups is in utah (list here) but there are also groups in many other states and a few countries outside the US (list here). I found some of my favorite queer religious friend groups this way. Feel free to add to this post with other resources that have helped you!