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Sirena Bergman
Oct 11, 2019
It would be dreamy if we could speed up the dismantling of a cisheteropatriarchal social framework which forces a presumption of straightness onto literally everyone, wouldn't it?
In the meantime though, queer people are forced to come out to a world that remains - still today - largely hostile towards the LGBTQ+ community.
Coming out is a wildly diverse experience - there are people who never have to, some who never want to, others that find it liberating and many for whom it presents very real risks.
Today, on World Coming Out Day, people are celebrating their thoughts on coming out in inspiring, powerful, funny and joyful ways.
Here are some must-reads:
Today is probably as good a day as any to say that I no longer identify as bisexual! This year has really helped me… https://t.co/RdCkdosahm— Shona (@Shona) 1570784024
It's #ComingOutDay and I just want to remind you that sexuality can be a continuing education and you don't have to… https://t.co/h4X2NKzSiN— Victoria/V.E. Schwab (@Victoria/V.E. Schwab) 1570782901
A couple of reminders: - You don't owe anyone your coming story - Your identity is valid no matter where you are on… https://t.co/csklorOFV6— Harriet Williamson (@Harriet Williamson) 1570792294
Let's also remember that outing someone or speculating about their identity, whether a work colleague, classmate or… https://t.co/32vLhnQ7u1— matt horwood (@matt horwood) 1570786906
I came out as bi at age 14. I was in a same-sex relationship 1999-2006 & many people thought I was gay; I wasn't, I… https://t.co/3CHRQ5r3jO— Prof. Rainbow Murray Ⓥ😷🏳️🌈 (@Prof. Rainbow Murray Ⓥ😷🏳️🌈) 1570787464
Our equality demands visibility. To those who take this #ComingOutDay to do so, your LGBTQIA family thanks you for… https://t.co/3n7rS28rPX— Dustin Lance Black (@Dustin Lance Black) 1570794261
It’s International #DayoftheGirl and #ComingOutDay so here’s a pic of my gorgeous girlfriend and I forever ready to… https://t.co/GIlnMHM65l— Tierney Marey (@Tierney Marey) 1570745066
Never thought I'd post without makeup on and it's a bit scary, but on #ComingOutDay it's important to acknowledge t… https://t.co/dA5WOBdecm— L Ξ Λ H 🏳️⚧️♀ (@L Ξ Λ H 🏳️⚧️♀) 1570792813
As a young student, I remember talking to a prospective roommate. My future roommate told me, “I should let you kn… https://t.co/zs6B0QsdFI— Cornell William Brooks (@Cornell William Brooks) 1570793708
REMINDER: you can be your authentic self & continue to play the sports you love. You do not need to choose between… https://t.co/FAwjDD7wtp— The Chris Mosier (@The Chris Mosier) 1570775001
It’s #ComingOutDay and whilst some arsehole told my Mam about me behind my back, I owned it and told every fucker a… https://t.co/0jf6EfjU8r— lewis (@lewis) 1570792778
#ComingOutDay #NationalComingOutDay I'm pansexual and polyamorous! 🥰🏳️🌈 I've identified as pansexual for some year… https://t.co/GsH31FwlNo— Beth Firmin (@Beth Firmin) 1570793584
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