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Nelson Mccarty
Nelson Mccarty, 30 Online: This week
Body Type: Soft-Feminine
Height: 5′8″
Eyes: Blue
Drinking: Frequently
Smoking: Vapes Only
Sexuality: Homosexual
Relationship: Single
Education: Master's Degree
Bio: Fashion enthusiast and thrift store hunter. Seeking a partner in style.
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Shea Hayden
Shea Hayden, 31 Online: Today
Body Type: Athletic
Height: 5′2″
Eyes: Amber
Drinking: Rarely
Smoking: Social Smoker
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship: Single
Education: Trade School
Bio: Entrepreneur and coffee connoisseur. Always looking for the next big idea.
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Glenn Emerson
Glenn Emerson, 29 Online: Today
Body Type: Plus-Size
Height: 5′2″
Eyes: Red
Drinking: Social Drinker
Smoking: Social Smoker
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship: Open Relationship
Education: Associate Degree
Bio: Guitarist and vinyl collector. Let's make sweet music together.
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Grace Barry
Grace Barry, 32 Online: Recently
Body Type: Toned
Height: 6′2″
Eyes: Red
Drinking: Frequently
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Androsexual
Relationship: Open Relationship
Education: Some High School
Bio: Craft beer enthusiast and trivia night champ. Let's grab a pint and chat.
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Fredrick Hunt
Fredrick Hunt, 29 Online: This week
Body Type: Lean
Height: 5′10″
Eyes: Prefer Not to Say
Drinking: Occasionally
Smoking: Never
Sexuality: Skoliosexual
Relationship: It's Complicated
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Bio: Passionate about social justice and volunteering. Let’s change the world together!
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Scott Levy
Scott Levy, 29 Online: Recently
Body Type: Full-Figured
Height: 5′2″
Eyes: Brown
Drinking: Prefer Not to Say
Smoking: Never
Sexuality: Graysexual
Relationship: It's Complicated
Education: No Formal Education
Bio: College student and aspiring journalist. Searching for a great story—and a great love.
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Brooks Dale
Brooks Dale, 29 Online: This week
Body Type: Toned
Height: 5′1″
Eyes: Violet
Drinking: Social Drinker
Smoking: Occasionally
Sexuality: Polysexual
Relationship: Divorced
Education: PhD
Bio: Tea connoisseur and cozy bookshop explorer.
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Romello Vang
Romello Vang, 31 Online: This week
Body Type: Plus-Size
Height: 6′2″
Eyes: Red
Drinking: Prefer Not to Say
Smoking: Rarely
Sexuality: Polysexual
Relationship: Divorced
Education: High School Diploma
Bio: DIY queen and plant mom. Let’s build something beautiful together.
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Franklin Shepard
Franklin Shepard, 32 Online: This week
Body Type: Compact & Petite
Height: 5′3″
Eyes: Amber
Drinking: Rarely
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Bisexual
Relationship: Open Relationship
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Bio: Aspiring filmmaker who loves storytelling and cinematography.
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Candice Francis
Candice Francis, 28 Online: Recently
Body Type: Voluptuous
Height: 5′11″
Eyes: Prefer Not to Say
Drinking: Occasionally
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Prefer Not to Say
Relationship: Single
Education: Trade School
Bio: Photographer who loves capturing candid moments. Let's make memories together.
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Finding Your Rainbow in Small-Town Oregon

Have you ever felt like the only queer person in a 50-mile radius? That was me, three years ago, when I moved to Albany, Oregon with nothing but two suitcases and an anxious cat named Sprinkles.

My Albany Story

The first month here, I would drive 40 minutes to Portland just to feel like I could exhale. Albany seemed so... straight. Then one rainy Tuesday, I spotted a tiny rainbow flag pin on my barista's apron at the local coffee shop. "Nice pin," I said. "Thanks," they replied, "we have a queer game night here every Thursday if you're interested." That one conversation changed everything.

The Invisible Struggle

Being queer in smaller communities comes with unique challenges:

  • The dating pool feels microscopic (swiping through dating apps in 20 minutes flat)
  • The constant coming-out carousel with new acquaintances
  • Finding your people when there's no designated "gayborhood"
  • Navigating spaces that weren't designed with us in mind

Creating Your Own Magic

Here's what I've learned about thriving, not just surviving:

  • Be the event you want to attend - I started a monthly queer book club that now has 12 regular members
  • Connect with nearby cities' LGBTQ+ centers - Salem and Corvallis have resources too!
  • Follow local businesses with pride flags on Instagram - they're often community hubs
  • Remember that visibility is revolutionary in small spaces

On days when Albany feels too small, remember that your existence here matters. You're not just finding community—you're creating it for the next person who moves here feeling alone.

What's your small-town queer experience been like? Share below and let's build this thread into a resource for others finding their way in Albany and beyond. 💖