I know this isn't a discussion on sex or toy-related topics but I feel like this community has become very close to me so I'm doing it anyway.

I've been a part of the community for a very short time period and I'm addicted to the community, the review program, and the quality of the EF store. Most importantly I am touched to be included as a valuable member of the forum and reviewers.

And anyone who has seen me respond to discussion or polls or saw my original profile knows that I was in a committed relationship with a transman. The operative word in that sentence is "was".

After 8 years together I was dumped via the internet during his military deployment overseas. I was also told to move out of our home before he returns. I never saw any of it coming. We had just seen eachother over mid-tour leave less than two weeks ago and he was still planning with me to buy a house, get married, and have kids. And he's now done this just in time for me to spend my birthday moving out of our home.

So during the last few days of grieving, hurting, and anger, I find myself surrounded by loved ones I didn't even know cared. And I also thought of this community that has accepted me without question. I know this is just a sex toy site when it all comes down to it but it is playing a big role in keeping my self-worth from crashing through the floor. And I thank everyone for all the kindness and welcome and support I received up to this point.

I am very proud to be a part of this community. And I was even offered my first free toy, without me requesting it first, recently. A toy that has not yet been released to customers. I am just so touched by everyone here and I thank you all for being such wonderful people.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. While I'm moving out of what-was-once-my-home, my time on the boards will be quite a bit shorter but I am in no way leaving this community for the world. I'm in it for the long haul.

Thank you and love to you all.

~Jen less