lgbtq
The letters LGBTQ are just another way of saying that Love is Love.
That Kid
I never thought I’d be that kid. From the time I was little, I was told by my nana and my mother who I was going to be. How I was going to marry a rich man and have kids with successful careers, as architects or cardiologists. I was supposedly in love with my karate partner Andrew. They thought he was the ideal man for me. He was smart, cute, strong, the “whole package,” as my nana would say.
By Carolynne Marshall7 years ago in Humans
Jack Winston's Party
I'm not much of a party-person, but this party invitation read the one name that gave my heart this sort of rush that made me receive the need to go. "Jack Winston's Summer Party 2018"—my eyes skimmed across the invitation. Jack is known to throw some insane parties, and I've gotten the invitations over the years because he invites our whole grade level.
By Ashton Nathaniel7 years ago in Humans
The Right Person Will Come Along When You Least Expect It
I was feeling troubled in the relationship department, and feeling like my world was coming to an end because my friends were dating and I wasn't. I had started to have feelings many years before that I might like girls, but was confused on my feelings and was really trying to figure myself out. I was fighting with my identity and was scared to let anyone know for fear of rejection. I had crushes on a couple of girls here and there but none of them had ever turned into more than a crush. Every day I would dream of the day that I would meet someone who would love me for me. I had a guy friend who was in the same boat that I was in and we were both searching for our true selves.
By Alissa Singleton7 years ago in Humans
Social Construction of Gender
I wonder what we truly learn and internalize from the media and society. What is naturally innate to us? I’ve talked to people discussing representation in the media. We talk about how certain features on a person are more desirable than others. Is this really the fault of the media and society? I admit that the world has a fascination with western culture; we all gravitate to it. Western culture is the predominant culture with films, books, news, etc. We love western foods, languages, and their physical look.
By Brian Anonymous7 years ago in Humans
Self-Acceptance and Shifting Sexuality
I REMEMBER that first dream. The one that confirmed my fear that I might have more than just a simple *ahem* appreciation for other boys. That dream stabbed a hole in my attempt at living in denial that my 13-year-old-self was crushing super hard on Kyle Shawn (an actor from Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide) and I was totally freaked out!
By HeyItsPhephen7 years ago in Humans
Growing Up Bisexual
So, I guess it all began in my tween years. The years between childhood and teen, I always knew I was different. I never imagined that this is what separated myself from others. When I was around 11, I took notice of girls. I didn't think anything of it. As a matter of fact, I thought that everyone found females attractive. I always loved guys, though, and was completely enamored by them. Actually, I was known to be a bit boy-crazy. So again, I didn't think for one second that I was gay in anyway. It wasn't until I was well into adulthood that I actually was able to see myself with a woman. Even though I still loved men, I was falling for this woman. I never stood a chance with her. She was so beautiful in so many ways, and I was such a mess, emotionally, financially, and mentally. She was the person of my dreams, and I was too scared to even tell her that I liked girls, too. I was in denial. I couldn't admit it to myself, let alone a person I really wanted to be with. It took me years to admit to her that I even liked girls, too. It took me years to admit it to myself. Then I saw it: the video that changed everything. An actor on one of my favorite shows came out as both gender queer and bisexual. My goodness. That story really hit home as he spoke about falling in love with one of his friends as his awakening and how difficult it was for him to admit how he felt. It really touched me—not just his story, but his strength. I drew from his strength and finally told one of my cousins. I was completely unafraid of her response, as she too is LGBT+. I knew she would love me regardless. I told her about how, as a teenager, I was the only one of my female friends that had naked women on my walls and pro wrestlers on my ceiling, baffling all my friends on how my 4"10' self got them up there with no ladder. It's amazing what a little reflection can do. I know now that, no, I'm not weird—just different. I love differently. So, as I am telling my cousin about my teen years and how I had fallen for this woman, she asks me whether or not I will be sharing this with the rest of the family. I wasn't comfortable at the time, but I gave myself a date to do it, to tell my entire family: June 7, 2018. This date may seem of no consequence; however, it means everything to me. I was meeting an uncle for the very first time, and we were having a family reunion. Two birds, one stone! So, upon arrival, my heart is heavy and my stomach is in knots. I'm about to drop a bomb on my entire family. Or so I thought. As the final person arrives, everyone is setting up to eat, and I just had to. I couldn't hold it in any longer. So, I get everyone's attention: "Hey everyone, I have something to tell you. It's not that big of a deal, but I'm bisexual and felt you all should know"—underwhelming reactions all around.
By Michelle Marie Karakhanian7 years ago in Humans
Why the Gay Flag Is Causing Bisexual Erasure
Before I explain, let me apologize, I don’t mean to discredit or fault the gay community in any way. I take absolute pride in my homosexuality just as much as any other gay man; however the bisexual community has its own set of issues that need to be acknowledged. If there’s any hope of finding a solution, I’m going to point out the problem to help us do so. Please feel free to share this article and criticize it as much as you want, I just want to find a solution not create problems.
By Fries Vonders7 years ago in Humans
Gay and Lesbian PDA
We all see it and know about it, but rarely do we talk about it: the stigma around public displays of affection between same-sex couples. As a fellow lesbian, I find it sad and frustrating that the LGBTQ+ community feels that they have to hide their love and affection for each other. Why should anyone feel as if they can’t kiss or hold hands with their partner in public? Unfortunately, there are a number of reasons why this is happening.
By Rebecca Field: The Write Space7 years ago in Humans
