Anyone Else Feel Like a Rainbow Unicorn in a Field of Horses Here in Carrollton?
I remember the first time I walked into that little coffee shop on Beltline Road, rainbow pin nervously attached to my bag, scanning the room and wondering if anyone "like me" would be there. That's been my Carrollton existence – somewhere between visible and invisible, in a city that's neither hostile nor particularly embracing.
Finding Your People in the Suburbs Isn't Easy
- The dating apps showing the same 10 people within a 20-mile radius
- Accidentally becoming the "token queer friend" in straight spaces
- That awkward moment when you spot another LGBTQ+ person and do the "eye contact dance" but neither of you knows how to start a conversation
I've spent countless evenings driving to Dallas for community, wondering why I couldn't find it closer to home. The isolation can feel overwhelming sometimes – like we're scattered fragments of a community rather than a cohesive one.
Creating Connection Where You Are
What's worked for me? Being the change I wanted to see. I started a tiny monthly meetup at that same coffee shop. First meeting: just me and one other person. Six months later? We've got fifteen regulars who no longer have to drive to Dallas to feel seen.
You aren't alone here in Carrollton, even when it feels that way. We're here – behind counters, in offices, walking our dogs – looking for connection just like you are. Sometimes building community means being brave enough to create the space you need.
What's your Carrollton experience been like? Have you found your people here, or are you still searching? Share below – maybe your future friend is reading this right now.