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I enjoyed this project much more than I thought I would. Although we only joined for one meeting for the project, it was really nice and social to talk to other people of the Encircle Online community. Our moderator had us fill out a survey at the end of the meeting and at the end of the survey was an optional fill-out section to put our thoughts about Encircle. For an hour with only 6 other participants, it was very social and enjoyable for the both of us. So of course, I put that I would definitely have to join another meeting, another Tuesday.

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"Still, I made sure to point out that particular line to everyone I knew. 'An orphanage in Nepal, for two months,' I would tell woman I'd met in bars. 'Sure, there's a civil war going on. And yes, it might be dangerous. But I can't think about that,' I would shout over that noise of the bar, trying to appear misty-eyed. I have to think about the children." (Part 1, page 5) When I had told Lily we could volunteer at Encircle, she inevitably agreed because she couldn't find any other volunteering places/choices.

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"Before leaving, I had to compile all the information I could form the Little Princes." (Part 4, page 156)
Lily and I could both relate to this because 10 minutes before the zoom meeting, we agreed to visit the Encircle website to see what other opportunities there were that we were able to join.

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"She was here, in Kathmandu, at my door. All I could think in that very moment was how very close I had come to not getting here, to missing this moment." (Part 4, page 220) Lily and I realized that we could relate to this quote because I was able to bring us together and work on the project as a duo.

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Encircle is a non=profit organization that hosts zoom meetings for the LGBTQ+  community. The purpose of Encircle Online is to be a safe space for the community, and to let people who are struggling out there know that they are not alone and will be heard.

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Encircle | An LGBTQ+ Youth & Family Resource

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What's a Friendship Circle like?

In these challenging times, connection is more important than ever. Friendship Circles connect LGBTQ+ folx in a safe, affirming environment, and our facilitators ensure everyone is included and heard.

We recorded a Friendship Circle to show you what they're like.

All participants expressly consented to be recorded for this purpose. Friendship Circles are never recorded. Participants and their conversations are always kept strictly confidential.

Transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals are welcome at programs with which they identify.

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Online Services - Encircle | An LGBTQ+ Youth & Family Resource

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In these challenging times, connection is more important than ever. Friendship Circles connect LGBTQ+ folx in a safe, affirming environment, and our facilitators ensure everyone is included and heard. We recorded a Friendship Circle to show you what they're like. All participants expressly consented to be recorded for this purpose.

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This is the 6 of the 8 available zoom meetings hosted on the following dates. The other 2 meetings are for parents.

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Originally, I planned on doing my project on suicide prevention or volunteering with little kids who have trouble finding something they're passionate about. Unfortunately, the plan did not work out, as I had to be 18 years or older to be able to volunteer, or I had to schedule a date to go, rather than being a walk-in volunteer place. Me and Lily were talking about the project and realized that neither of our plans had worked in our favor, so we decided to work together.

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My experience with joining the Encircle meeting.