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what the fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck
anyone can come to pride events
any
one
Biphobia/bi erasure is a thing
a stupid thing
you'd think people that experience that kind of stigma would go out of their way to not do it themselves or at the very least be aware of it but noooooooooooooooooooope.
it's alright to vent.
I was super disappointed by how much shit that the guys in the gay men's chorus I was part of said about bisexuals and transsexuals. I was really hoping to finally have found a group that didn't spread stuff like that around
That misses the point so hard it's like they're not even aiming.
But it makes me sad that it happens
his thing is the 14th, so not the parade
cmere
lets play jenga
i've seen gay couples at pride parades bad mouthing straight people; telling they they should leave, they're not wanted here, etc etc
there is tons of internal discrimination in the LGBTQ+ community
like, a ridiculous amount
it's sad, but we gotta work to fix it
Oh so probably the festival then? You two should come down for the parade anyway!
At least with that I can understand the anger from being repressed and shit on for their entire lives by straight people
But bi people have to put up with the bullshit too
Like for example one of the things I hear from straight idiots is, "I'm sorry but if you are bi you are actually gay and just don't want to have to admit it"
These are people who are looked down on from both sides
They are the half-elves of sexuality and it sucks
OMG yes pls
you two are cute on Twitter so bigots should get stuffed imo
Well I guess bigots should get stuffed regardless, but extra hard when it's against cute things
Of course, going to a big group event like that is less likely to result in any direct personal bullshit, since I'd be just another face in the crowd... but attending something like that alone feels like an invitation to my depression to completely take over for a couple weeks minimum. Then again, staying home watching Star Trek reruns on Netflix, and tinkering with dating profiles that I'm never actually going to upload, would probably have the same psychological impact. I could load up on anxiety meds and probably be OK, but the only type that's been effective for me so far comes with a hefty dose of side effects that I'm reluctant to... err... test against festival toilets. I see no potential victory condition.
Sometimes I just wish other people would stop experiencing joy and friendship in my proximity, so I wouldn't have to be so aware that it's not part of my life. I am basically a Care Bears villain at this point. A bunch of stuffed animals are going to have to shoot Weaponized Love Rays at me until I explode, and then they'll have a party in their magic cloud castle.
I'll probably have to work the 13th
plus, puppy dog
Jenga protip - build a Jenga set out of 2x4s cut down to about 12" long. I have a mathematical proof that concludes that bigger Jenga pieces = more awesome Jenga games!
This is probably another reason for me to keep home this weekend. If I hear another biphobic jackass spouting this sort of line, I can say without a shred of internet hyperbole that my day will end with assault charges. God dammit.
this is painful
it must be his smirk
She realized it before me.
oh, yeah, twitter
Aww I'd say just bring her but a big parade is probably not the best place for a new puppy
My very first Pride event was when I turned 19. The parade was being held on the same day as my birthday, as it typically happens around that same late-June period. That also happens to be the day I officially "came out" to my parents, as the local city news were at the event and I happened to be a focus in the crowd crossing the street with a friend before the Parade started. I mean, my parents always "knew", but this kind of made it a certainty. I could have explained it as me being out with a friend getting a drink because I was legally able now, but I didn't want to hide it.
My dad took it like any old fashioned Italian would - we never talked about it. My mom, being a devout Mexican woman, was actually taking it really well. The first few months were all "Come to church with me" or "Let's go see the doctor" but she eventually learned that it wasn't a phase, and not something that I needed to seek help with. She accepted me about a year later, and we had a great relationship. I rarely brought boyfriends home while I was still living under her roof, just so as not to stir any pots.
Eventually, I found someone I loved, got married to him (on my birthday, funny story that) and its been nearly 8 fantastic years since.
I realize that my story isn't everyone's experience, and I wish it could be because I've been incredibly lucky to rarely face adversity, or hardship. My parents were fairly cool with things, the people I've met have been all kinds of supportive.
I hope that anyone who is reading who feels like things are rough or feel impossible to deal with knows that there is support out there, and thats what this month is in recognition of. No one has to face things alone.
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Apparently we have reservations at the Fisting Factory
tbh comparing me to scum like half-elves might be the most offensive thing i've ever heard
It's basically a Hooters but instead of scantily-clad women serving you, it's scantily-clad men
If you have to live in Texas, best to live in the city proper of Dallas, Houston, or Austin.
You start heading anywhere remotely rural or suburban and things get... worse.