BConnected Colorado has profoundly transformed my understanding and experience of being queer. Initially, I had a relatively traditional view of the LGBT community, believing that everyone had to fit into one of those four letters. However, BConnected has opened my eyes to the true diversity of gender and sexual identities, teaching me about gender diversity, pansexuality, and polyamory. This community has broadened my horizons and provided invaluable support and a sense of belonging.

Being part of BConnected has empowered me to express my queer self more fully as gender fluid, navigating and embracing the many spectrums of identity. The sense of community and acceptance I’ve found here has been transformative, allowing me to explore and celebrate my identity in ways I never imagined.

BConnected is a casual, fun, quirky, and unique group of people who truly embrace the full spectrum of gender and sexual diversities. It’s the perfect place for a no-stress event where you can chat and feel at ease, with no pressure to meet a romantic partner—just meaningful conversations in a supportive environment.

I first joined BConnected in June of 2017. I was married to a wonderful man for 13 years and he’d known for 17 years that I was bisexual but I didn’t know what to do with that. We had opened up our marriage when I fell in love with my best friend and when that ended heartbreakingly and abruptly he had suggested online dating for bisexuals (surely that specifically exists, right?). In my search I found the BConnected meetup group. I read that Three was also married with two kids and I was so relieved to find out that there were other people out there like me.

I felt instantly compelled to go to her Queers & Quiche. I didn’t realize how much I needed a queer community until I had one. I was 36 years old and felt SEEN for the first time in my life.

This is a very diverse queer group and seeing how people of all genders express themselves in such authentic ways and with such warmth and compassion still makes me feel so safe. Now having been a part of this amazing community for 7 years, friends have come and gone, romantic relationships have come and gone, but I’ve become a much more confident version of myself. I have made lifelong connections in this group that I will always treasure because in this group, I’m always home.

I was going through several huge changes in my life and realized I needed to be intentional about building queer and genderqueer community when I stumbled upon BConnected on Meetup. I took a chance and am so glad I did! Not only were Three and the crew so warm and welcoming immediately, but she has been there for me when I needed support throughout this past year.

Through BConnected, I have met some of my closest friends in the city. Although I can’t attend quite as regularly as I did at the beginning, I still love bringing new people when I do. I am looking forward to seeing how this community continues to grow and thrive!

The vibrance and cohesiveness of the Denver area queer community would not exist without the guidance and organization skills of Three Brodsky and the Bconnected community.

When I first met Three, local bisexual folks were still suffering the pains of bi-erasure, and the sense of community was fractious at best. Three’s dedication to inclusiveness and her ability to organize events that are open to queer people and their families and supporters has fostered an atmosphere in which acceptance, learning, and community engagement thrive.

I attended a crafting meetup at Grandma’s House that was exactly what I needed at that time in my life. The support from this group helped me find a way out of the darkness that was consuming me.

I’ve seen many people explore their sexuality and identity, evolving into their true selves after joining the group, including myself. I once thought I was a middle-of-the-road bisexual cis woman, but I have discovered so much more about myself over the last seven years thanks to this safe and supportive community.

This group is for everyone under the LGBTQ+ umbrella and focuses on building community and friendships, not hookups. While many people do meet partners here, that’s not the primary purpose of the group. The emphasis is on providing a safe space for personal growth and connection.

I’m a pansexual neuroqueer humanoid. Basically a round peg that never quite fits neatly into my different square hole communities without having to mask. 

During a therapy session a few years back, I was complaining about being on my own queer island, and my therapist suggested I look into different queer meetup groups and see if there was one that looked appealing.

Hence BConnected! I went to the first Thursday meetup and felt welcomed right from the beginning. I engaged in some great conversations, loved the full spectrum of the rainbow that was represented, and the general vibe was relaxed and pressure free. 

I often get self conscious about being a male in queer circles. It gives me a bit of social anxiety at times (I tend to overthink these things-lol). But I felt generally accepted and at ease within a matter of minutes. 

I’ve met a few people that I connect with every couple of weeks and even hosted a walkabout meetup for people looking to connect on a nature walk. 

Peace, Love & Perspective,