I definitely relate to some extent. I also joined around this time and was glad to see a queer friendly space here. I'd just gotten into /r/196 a couple months prior and during the blackouts I saw several people suggest this place, so it seemed like a good idea to continue that vibe. Now, it's obviously not the same place, and I'm happy that this is not 196. We have 196 at home hehe.

Anyway, I joined beehaw around the same time that I started seriously exploring my gender identity and presentation. It's been very nice to have a space with sane individuals who don't judge me. We don't always get that in real life.

To me beehaw is like a friendly third space where I don't see any of my personal life echoing around like I would on mainstream social media and I really appreciate that.

I haven't often used this space to get help from people, but I really do appreciate the queer vibes and respect :)

Edit: forgot to answer part of the question.

I think I'm privileged to have loved ones around me that can validate my feelings and respect my gender journey/struggle but I think in a way I was definitely happy to find a place online where I could just be me without judgement.