& it’s technically not a holiday but everyone’s on vacation and you can’t get anything done
happy liminal spacemas
A reminder to please vote. Its so important, and its the most power you can exercise as a citizen. It really becomes this awful cycle. Because ages 18-29 often don’t vote, you don’t see yourselves represented. Then you see you don’t have any representation… And you see voting as fruitless. Its awful. No one would be trying to dissuade you from voting if it wasn’t as impactful as it is. Please vote for those who can’t, for your issues, for yourself.
I just saw Incredible 2 but when I saw the Pixar short Bao (it was really cute) this was my only reaction…
“DID YOU JUST EAT THE BABY?!”
OMFG
Here’s another reminder that you’re not a less valid bisexual if you:
- have a preference for a different gender than your own
- only choose to act on attraction towards another gender than your own, whatever the reasons may be
- have a crush on/have a partner of a different gender than yours
You ARE ‘gay enough’. You AREN’T “just straight after all”, and you certainly AREN’T damaging other bisexuals. Your love is yours, you are bisexual, and that means you’re allowed to not only be proud of your same-gender attraction!
^^^^^^^^AHHHHHHHHHH^^^^^^^^
Disaster bi, all of the above.
Let bi girls unapologetically call themselves bi and talk about their boyfriend without sacrificing their queerness
Let bi boys unapologetically call themselves bi and talk about their girlfriend without sacrificing their queerness
Bisexuality is queer, regardless if their attraction/dating habits seem more focused on different genders.
Take your policing elsewhere.
!! Its so hard though. I always felt like I couldn’t like boys because I couldn’t get to be a part of this community anymore if I did. You can’t deny a part of yourself like that though. I am not half straight or half gay, I love both, and im exited to explore that and be proud of it. This post is a big ole’ blessing.
Sorry for spam, but ignore protestors at pride. It will be my first time attending this year and Im so exited aHHHHHH! But anyway, I (almost) feel bad for protestors. Having a problem with equality really only occurs, when someone has a problem with themselves. To hate, is just utterly exhausting. But to truly love something, fills a person up. It empowers, and energizes them. Hate just can’t compete with love. Even if it takes time, love will prevail because it strengthens those who have it. Hate, only hurts whoever wields it. There’s a lot of bickering in this community… But there’s also a lot of love, and passion for it. Let’s build each other up this pride month, and have fun! And be loud! And maybe spend too much on merch!
Side note: its three am, my city’s pride is a ways away, and I’m so excited I can’t sleep.
I know that there are a million of these posts out there, but I’m gonna do this anyway. My heart truly goes out to all young people who are struggling with their identity in any way. Those who have to live in fear of what their loved ones will think of them, those who don’t even know where to start when it comes to understanding themselves. Those who, like everyone, fear the world, and its judgment. It isn’t much to give, support from someone you don’t know, behind a screen. But I promise you, all you kiddos out there, (I say as I’m basically a baby) that even if it seems there is no hope now, and no acceptance. There can, and will be, if you’re willing to look for it. It takes work to understand yourself, to love yourself, unapologetically. It feels like, I’m even still, at the beginning of my own journey. But the struggle to understand and love yourself is worth it. And hey, its ok to question and explore your identity! Its ok to be wrong too! Not everyone knows their sexuality, and how they want to express it right of the bat! I spent all of junior high and freshman year thinking I was gay, then straight, then non binary, etc. And I was wrong a lot and that’s ok! I know what I am now (nOt strAiGHt!!) because of the journey I took to figure it out. I know its cheesy, and I know these are just words on a screen, but anyone, at any point in their life, has the choice to better explore themselves, and learn to love themselves. You can choose to restart your day, and your life whenever you want. You have the choice to be positive, and happy. It is HARD, H A R D work. But its worth it. Love yourself, and be kind, patient, and unapologetic in this special month.
Ok, something that always made me struggle with understanding my identity, is how peoples understanding of their sexuality is portrayed in media. Like “I always knew I was gay, bi, trans, etc. Like everyone experiences it that way. Bc when I was younger I was always like; "hmm I can’t be bi bc I never always knew I liked mult. Genders.” THAT TOOK FOREVER FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND, AND REALIZE ITS OK. I always thought “maybe I’m gay and I just don’t want to give up the idea of liking men because that’s how I’m ‘supposed’ to feel.” And on the flip side I always felt like “maybe I tell myself I like girls so I feel special” but the reality is I love both, and everything in between. Its still hard sometimes, to remind myself that its ok to feel the way I do, and I should be proud of it. I am so lucky, and I have a very supportive family! But its still hard, sometimes, to let myself be happy cause I always fear not the thoughts of others, but how I’ll treat myself. Its a constant battle, but every minute is worth it and I enjoy seeing so many people be proud of themselves this time of year!! Everyone is different, and works to understand themselves and come to terms with it in different ways, and I think that’s beautiful.
If you’re a young kid and find out you’re bisexual, I just want to tell you this: There is nothing wrong with you. The way mainstream media portrays your identity is wrong, and it’s not your fault that people (especially straight people) see people like you, like us, in a negative light. Being bisexual isn’t shameful, and you don’t deserve to be people’s punchline or some messed up fantasy. This is who you are and don’t let anyone in the world take that away from you. This is you, and you’re going to be okay.
Where was this when I was younger?? It took me so long to come to terms with myself. And being bi. I always felt as if it was wrong, or that I was lying to myself about how I felt in some way. All younger people need to see positive messages to more easily understand themselves without fear or self doubt, to make an already difficult process a bit easier. My heart goes out to anyone young or old, learning about themselves and their bisexuality! Its something to be proud of, and love about yourself.
