Welcome! I know it's a lot to absorb in a short amount of time, but the community is generally very helpful. If you haven't already, check out the Welcome and FAQ pages, which answer the most common questions.
If you use steemit.chat, we have a LGBT channel. If you are on Discord, we also have a LGBT server there. Contact @sykochica (who also has some VERY useful guides for newbies on her blog) or me for the invite link.