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Hey all, given the lack of available doctors in Ottawa, I'm just wondering if anyone can speak to any good walk-in clinics for trans patients? I've heard time and time again to avoid Apple Tree at all costs but I have no idea where I *can* go alternatively. I'm central but I can travel if that's all that's available.

<div class="md"><p>Hey all, given the lack of available doctors in Ottawa, I&#39;m just wondering if anyone can speak to any good walk-in clinics for trans patients? I&#39;ve heard time and time again to avoid Apple Tree at all costs but I have no idea where I <em>can</em> go alternatively. I&#39;m central but I can travel if that&#39;s all that&#39;s available.</p>
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Trans-friendly walk-in?

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Wanna meet more like-minded LGBTQ Black people in Ottawa? We're hoping this new casual server/club can be an opportunity to make new friends and to be a safe-space. Feel free to join and introduce yourself and join in on the discussions!

https://discord.gg/KcNDWMqjdN

<div class="md"><p>Wanna meet more like-minded LGBTQ Black people in Ottawa? We&#39;re hoping this new casual server/club can be an opportunity to make new friends and to be a safe-space. Feel free to join and introduce yourself and join in on the discussions!</p>

<p><a href="https://discord.gg/KcNDWMqjdN">https://discord.gg/KcNDWMqjdN</a></p>
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Would anyone be interested in a server for Black LGBTQ people?

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<div class="md"><p>I am looking for 2 tickets!</p>
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Nature nocturne pride tickets needed!

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Both of our signs have mysteriously disappeared 🤔 so we would appreciate your help to get the word out by sharing / reposting the event info: 

Pride Week Flag Raising, Monday, August 21 at 4pm at Village Square Park, Stittsville.🏳️‍🌈

<div class="md"><p>Both of our signs have mysteriously disappeared 🤔 so we would appreciate your help to get the word out by sharing / reposting the event info: </p>

<p>Pride Week Flag Raising, Monday, August 21 at 4pm at Village Square Park, Stittsville.🏳️‍🌈</p>
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Pride Week Flag Raising in Stittsville on Monday, August 21

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I see this sub's pretty quiet, but I was hoping to meet some people around the south and southwest of Ottawa. There's not a *ton* discussed online, and within that, most of it is all the way downtown. :( Anyone around Nepean?

<div class="md"><p>I see this sub&#39;s pretty quiet, but I was hoping to meet some people around the south and southwest of Ottawa. There&#39;s not a <em>ton</em> discussed online, and within that, most of it is all the way downtown. :( Anyone around Nepean?</p>
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Any places for people to chat?

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Hello anyone who reads this.

Long shot, short story, I need a job. My last two workplaces both were filled with anti-LGBT creeps and I'm getting sick of it. I know it's unavoidable, but I figure this is me throwing out a line and seeing what bites.

I have retail, theatre, baking, and fast food experience, as well as experience in film and television, but any job is fine really.

Full or part-time doesn't matter as I debate going back to school soon anyways. 

Thanks for any help.

<div class="md"><p>Hello anyone who reads this.</p>

<p>Long shot, short story, I need a job. My last two workplaces both were filled with anti-LGBT creeps and I&#39;m getting sick of it. I know it&#39;s unavoidable, but I figure this is me throwing out a line and seeing what bites.</p>

<p>I have retail, theatre, baking, and fast food experience, as well as experience in film and television, but any job is fine really.</p>

<p>Full or part-time doesn&#39;t matter as I debate going back to school soon anyways. </p>

<p>Thanks for any help.</p>
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Looking for a safe place to work.

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Im in a little bit of a panic mode rn, so I'm sorry if this post is poorly structured, poorly worded or ramble-y.

Im from the GTA, but moved to Ottawa for university. While independent from my family, I've come out as transgender. My closest friends know this, but no one else. I love my family to bits, but they've been through a lot this year and I really don't want to put them through any more. 

Since school let out, I've had a little bit of trouble finding a job. My dad's become convinced that this is due to my long hair (He grew up intensely Irish-Catholic, and while he's very progressive there's a bit of holdout on things like this). He called me up today and insisted several times that I get my hair cut short "to ease his mind", which I conceded to. I don't have any excuse for this beyond that having long hair keeps me feeling mentally well, which I don't feel comfortable admitting to my family rn.

What I really need here is a difficult ask, and I understand if this is impossible, but I'd really really appreciate some recommendations on LGBT-friendly or LGBT-centered hairdresses where I could get a short haircut that is still relatively androgynous so I can continue feeling normal while I wait for it to grow back. No matter how you cut it, this is a really stressful situation for me and I'd really appreciate a location that I can feel comfortable in. It's kind of an emergency- I'm planning on taking some photos with my hair tied back to look shorter tomorrow and lie, but I'd want to get my hair actually shortened ASAP, hopefully sometime this week. 

I understand this is a weird and difficult situation, ultimately I am safe- I just need a little bit of help to avoid having to come out to my family.

<div class="md"><p>Im in a little bit of a panic mode rn, so I&#39;m sorry if this post is poorly structured, poorly worded or ramble-y.</p>

<p>Im from the GTA, but moved to Ottawa for university. While independent from my family, I&#39;ve come out as transgender. My closest friends know this, but no one else. I love my family to bits, but they&#39;ve been through a lot this year and I really don&#39;t want to put them through any more. </p>

<p>Since school let out, I&#39;ve had a little bit of trouble finding a job. My dad&#39;s become convinced that this is due to my long hair (He grew up intensely Irish-Catholic, and while he&#39;s very progressive there&#39;s a bit of holdout on things like this). He called me up today and insisted several times that I get my hair cut short &quot;to ease his mind&quot;, which I conceded to. I don&#39;t have any excuse for this beyond that having long hair keeps me feeling mentally well, which I don&#39;t feel comfortable admitting to my family rn.</p>

<p>What I really need here is a difficult ask, and I understand if this is impossible, but I&#39;d really really appreciate some recommendations on LGBT-friendly or LGBT-centered hairdresses where I could get a short haircut that is still relatively androgynous so I can continue feeling normal while I wait for it to grow back. No matter how you cut it, this is a really stressful situation for me and I&#39;d really appreciate a location that I can feel comfortable in. It&#39;s kind of an emergency- I&#39;m planning on taking some photos with my hair tied back to look shorter tomorrow and lie, but I&#39;d want to get my hair actually shortened ASAP, hopefully sometime this week. </p>

<p>I understand this is a weird and difficult situation, ultimately I am safe- I just need a little bit of help to avoid having to come out to my family.</p>
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HELP NEEDED: LGBT Hairdresser Needed ASAP

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QBC Ottawa is having its first meet-up this Sunday, September 4th! All details are in the second slide or in the link below.
I thought I would share it here in case other queer cyclists are keen. All skill levels are welcome. ☺️

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch0UMa7vkF2/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

<div class="md"><p>QBC Ottawa is having its first meet-up this Sunday, September 4th! All details are in the second slide or in the link below.
I thought I would share it here in case other queer cyclists are keen. All skill levels are welcome. ☺️</p>

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch0UMa7vkF2/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=">https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch0UMa7vkF2/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=</a></p>
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Queer Bike Club Ottawa's First Meet-up!

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Can anyone recommend an optometrist in Ottawa that is not going to be weird about me being visibly queer? 

I live near Alta Vista, so anywhere around that or South Keys, etc. would be great but I can also drive for the right person!

<div class="md"><p>Can anyone recommend an optometrist in Ottawa that is not going to be weird about me being visibly queer? </p>

<p>I live near Alta Vista, so anywhere around that or South Keys, etc. would be great but I can also drive for the right person!</p>
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Recommendations for a queer-friendly optometrist

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Any queer cycling groups in Ottawa or Gatineau? I am relatively new to cycling and looking for pals to go on long (25-100 km) rides with

Blatant non-binary transphobia in Ottawa Pride community event listing

Hey ottawa, I bought 4 rolls of 6 inch spyder tape to bind. After using 1 roll I *hate* how it feels. Looking to give the last 3 rolls to someone who needs it

<div class="md"><p>Hey ottawa, I bought 4 rolls of 6 inch spyder tape to bind. After using 1 roll I <em>hate</em> how it feels. Looking to give the last 3 rolls to someone who needs it</p>
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To Give: spyder tape

Carleton University is hiring a trans DEI coordinator. I'm just passing the link along in case anyone here is interested in the posting.

https://carleton.ca/hr/job-descriptions/wp-content/uploads/J0522-0124-JD.pdf

<div class="md"><p>Carleton University is hiring a trans DEI coordinator. I&#39;m just passing the link along in case anyone here is interested in the posting.</p>

<p><a href="https://carleton.ca/hr/job-descriptions/wp-content/uploads/J0522-0124-JD.pdf">https://carleton.ca/hr/job-descriptions/wp-content/uploads/J0522-0124-JD.pdf</a></p>
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Carleton is hiring a trans DEI coordinator

I'm looking for a place to get my eyebrows feminized here in Ottawa, as they are a bit bushy. Does anyone have recommendations?

I'm wary of things that advertise themselves as "permanent" or "tattoos" as I am planning to get Facial Feminization Surgery done and that will change how my skin is lying on my brow bone.

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;m looking for a place to get my eyebrows feminized here in Ottawa, as they are a bit bushy. Does anyone have recommendations?</p>

<p>I&#39;m wary of things that advertise themselves as &quot;permanent&quot; or &quot;tattoos&quot; as I am planning to get Facial Feminization Surgery done and that will change how my skin is lying on my brow bone.</p>
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Recommendations for trans women friendly eyebrow places?

My girlfriend is butch and looking to have a suit tailored. Any lesbians or trans mascs had good experiences at an Ottawa tailor? Really don't want to get someone who will suggest feminizing alterations or be weird about working with a woman who wears menswear!

<div class="md"><p>My girlfriend is butch and looking to have a suit tailored. Any lesbians or trans mascs had good experiences at an Ottawa tailor? Really don&#39;t want to get someone who will suggest feminizing alterations or be weird about working with a woman who wears menswear!</p>
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LGBT-friendly tailors and alterations in Ottawa?

Aside from youth focused support groups it really feels like we have no common queer spaces in this city aside from seedy bars. It's rare I see another trans person on dating apps either. How is ottawa this bad?

<div class="md"><p>Aside from youth focused support groups it really feels like we have no common queer spaces in this city aside from seedy bars. It&#39;s rare I see another trans person on dating apps either. How is ottawa this bad?</p>
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Is there no trans space in Ottawa?

what are the top places to go and meet people in Ottawa?

Us: early 30s, 4 month old baby, both parents are nonbinary, my wife is transfeminine. We like board games, video games and taking kiddo on adventures 

You: queer of some flavor, parents of a kid under 1, 420 friendly but not around the kid, want queer friends who are also parents, vaccinated and take covid seriously. 

Do you fit this criteria? Can we be friends?

<div class="md"><p>Us: early 30s, 4 month old baby, both parents are nonbinary, my wife is transfeminine. We like board games, video games and taking kiddo on adventures </p>

<p>You: queer of some flavor, parents of a kid under 1, 420 friendly but not around the kid, want queer friends who are also parents, vaccinated and take covid seriously. </p>

<p>Do you fit this criteria? Can we be friends?</p>
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looking for queer parent friends

Looking to have a CD experience. Does anyone offer any MtF makeup or styling services?

I've been kicking around the idea of opening a queer-centric cafe for a while now. Queer spaces nowadays are usually only for adults (bars, clubs, etc), and those that exist don't really focus on the queer experience. I'd like to see a place where queer people can go to just exist.

I see it as a cross between Black Squirrel Books on Bank and Thyme and Again on Wellington. A coffee shop and bakery with a full menu of options, no matter your dietary restrictions, with lots of comfortable places to sit and chat. Board games, bookshelves, and maybe even a D&D table.

It won't be the corporate brand of queerness, either. We won't be splashing rainbows on every surface possible. We'll have the flags on the wall, and the pastries might be rainbow sometimes, but I prefer a subtler approach. We'll have a whole section of the bookshelves dedicated to cryptids, for instance.

Is this something that would interest the community?

EDIT: looking into locations https://www.reddit.com/r/ottawa/comments/101x8cw/cafe_space_in_ottawa/

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;ve been kicking around the idea of opening a queer-centric cafe for a while now. Queer spaces nowadays are usually only for adults (bars, clubs, etc), and those that exist don&#39;t really focus on the queer experience. I&#39;d like to see a place where queer people can go to just exist.</p>

<p>I see it as a cross between Black Squirrel Books on Bank and Thyme and Again on Wellington. A coffee shop and bakery with a full menu of options, no matter your dietary restrictions, with lots of comfortable places to sit and chat. Board games, bookshelves, and maybe even a D&amp;D table.</p>

<p>It won&#39;t be the corporate brand of queerness, either. We won&#39;t be splashing rainbows on every surface possible. We&#39;ll have the flags on the wall, and the pastries might be rainbow sometimes, but I prefer a subtler approach. We&#39;ll have a whole section of the bookshelves dedicated to cryptids, for instance.</p>

<p>Is this something that would interest the community?</p>

<p>EDIT: looking into locations <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ottawa/comments/101x8cw/cafe_space_in_ottawa/">https://www.reddit.com/r/ottawa/comments/101x8cw/cafe_space_in_ottawa/</a></p>
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Queer-centric Cafe?

Hi! I wanted to get a haircut and I really was hoping to find a queer owned place and I was just wondering if anyone knew any or at least a place that is friendly towards queer people.

<div class="md"><p>Hi! I wanted to get a haircut and I really was hoping to find a queer owned place and I was just wondering if anyone knew any or at least a place that is friendly towards queer people.</p>
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Hair Salons

I'm a journalist at CBC Ottawa looking for voices for a story.

If you had a gender-affirming surgery or treatment delayed during the pandemic, I want to hear from you. EX: "top surgery", "bottom surgery", facial feminization surgery, hormone treatment, etc.

You can message me on Reddit or email me at [michelle.allan@cbc.ca](mailto:michelle.allan@cbc.ca)

&#x200B;

Thanks!

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;m a journalist at CBC Ottawa looking for voices for a story.</p>

<p>If you had a gender-affirming surgery or treatment delayed during the pandemic, I want to hear from you. EX: &quot;top surgery&quot;, &quot;bottom surgery&quot;, facial feminization surgery, hormone treatment, etc.</p>

<p>You can message me on Reddit or email me at [<a href="mailto:michelle.allan@cbc.ca">michelle.allan@cbc.ca</a>](mailto:<a href="mailto:michelle.allan@cbc.ca">michelle.allan@cbc.ca</a>)</p>

<p>&#x200B;</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>
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CBC story about delays for gender-affirming medical care

Recently got my first electric guitar and with work and school in the way, I haven't been motivated to practice much. Thought it would be cool to see if there are any other beginners that would be interested in practicing together? (with the hopes of potentially making some beautiful music together and maybe a generic super queer band? Wishful thinking maybe but ya gotta dream big! ha)

<div class="md"><p>Recently got my first electric guitar and with work and school in the way, I haven&#39;t been motivated to practice much. Thought it would be cool to see if there are any other beginners that would be interested in practicing together? (with the hopes of potentially making some beautiful music together and maybe a generic super queer band? Wishful thinking maybe but ya gotta dream big! ha)</p>
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Anyone looking to jam?

Looking for a trans friendly tailor in Ottawa. My binder is the right size but the arms are too tight so i need to have the arm holes made a tad bigger.

<div class="md"><p>Looking for a trans friendly tailor in Ottawa. My binder is the right size but the arms are too tight so i need to have the arm holes made a tad bigger.</p>
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Trans friendly tailor?

I am trying to put together the team of my dreams to play rec softball with the Ottawa Women's Softball League this year. I'm gay and sporty and simply want to play ball with a bunch of other sporty queers (which I'm using as an umbrella term, though I recognize many others would not). I've been recruiting on Lex and of our 6 players (so far), two of them have articulated some hesitancy about joining a "women's league" as transfemmes. In the spirit of inclusion I doubt the league will give us any trouble, but I'm wondering if anyone here has experience with the league or with trans inclusivity in rec leagues that can offer some insight? I'm not sure if I'm better off hoping for the best, reaching out to the league beforehand, etc. 

Thanks!

<div class="md"><p>I am trying to put together the team of my dreams to play rec softball with the Ottawa Women&#39;s Softball League this year. I&#39;m gay and sporty and simply want to play ball with a bunch of other sporty queers (which I&#39;m using as an umbrella term, though I recognize many others would not). I&#39;ve been recruiting on Lex and of our 6 players (so far), two of them have articulated some hesitancy about joining a &quot;women&#39;s league&quot; as transfemmes. In the spirit of inclusion I doubt the league will give us any trouble, but I&#39;m wondering if anyone here has experience with the league or with trans inclusivity in rec leagues that can offer some insight? I&#39;m not sure if I&#39;m better off hoping for the best, reaching out to the league beforehand, etc. </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>
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Trans inclusion at the Ottawa Women's Softball League?

Hello all! My name is Nikola Pokorna and I am an undergraduate psychology student at the University of Glasgow. I am making this post to recruit participants for my dissertation research project as I thought someone may be interested. I am investigating **mental health-related behaviours and experiences in the LGBTQ+ community** and I am looking for participants who identify **as LGBTQ+ and are over 18 years of age.** The survey takes only around **10-15 minutes** and is completely **anonymous and confidential**. You can withdraw your consent at any point by closing the browser window before completing the study. If you decide to participate, thank you so much for your help.

If you would like more information and/or participate, please follow this link: [https://survey.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV\_bxsPTpa3ecZER4p](https://survey.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bxsPTpa3ecZER4p)

If you want any further information, or would like to receive a summary of the anonymised results of the study, do not hesitate to contact me ([2328989p@student.gla.ac.uk](mailto:2328989p@student.gla.ac.uk)).

<div class="md"><p>Hello all! My name is Nikola Pokorna and I am an undergraduate psychology student at the University of Glasgow. I am making this post to recruit participants for my dissertation research project as I thought someone may be interested. I am investigating <strong>mental health-related behaviours and experiences in the LGBTQ+ community</strong> and I am looking for participants who identify <strong>as LGBTQ+ and are over 18 years of age.</strong> The survey takes only around <strong>10-15 minutes</strong> and is completely <strong>anonymous and confidential</strong>. You can withdraw your consent at any point by closing the browser window before completing the study. If you decide to participate, thank you so much for your help.</p>

<p>If you would like more information and/or participate, please follow this link: <a href="https://survey.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bxsPTpa3ecZER4p">https://survey.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bxsPTpa3ecZER4p</a></p>

<p>If you want any further information, or would like to receive a summary of the anonymised results of the study, do not hesitate to contact me ([<a href="mailto:2328989p@student.gla.ac.uk">2328989p@student.gla.ac.uk</a>](mailto:<a href="mailto:2328989p@student.gla.ac.uk">2328989p@student.gla.ac.uk</a>)).</p>
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LGBTQ+ Research Recruitment

Where does a local Ottawa lesbian go for a great undercut hair style !? I'd love a barber shop with experience! 
Any suggestions would be great :)

<div class="md"><p>Where does a local Ottawa lesbian go for a great undercut hair style !? I&#39;d love a barber shop with experience! 
Any suggestions would be great :)</p>
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Undercut

Looking for friends that like to hang out, camp and do things besides go to bars and hook up.  Im in the age group 40-50.

<div class="md"><p>Looking for friends that like to hang out, camp and do things besides go to bars and hook up.  Im in the age group 40-50.</p>
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Where does the 40's crowd hang out or meet in Ottawa (gay/bi males)?

Curious about cruising locations in and around Ottawa. I've been here for a few years now but am not familiar with many. Locations that are popular with the under 50 crowd?

<div class="md"><p>Curious about cruising locations in and around Ottawa. I&#39;ve been here for a few years now but am not familiar with many. Locations that are popular with the under 50 crowd?</p>
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