In the US right now LGBTQ rights are under attack. The potential danger of the overturning of Obergerfell v Hobbes is just one of many decisions that target marginalized groups, returning the protection of such unions “to the states” in favor of a loose “states rights” rather than an enshrined right of the individual for the betterment of community. As a result I’ve been seeing a growing sentiment from some in the community that perhaps they should go back in the closet, telling people statements like, “Just remember, you’ve never met a queer person”. I personally don’t think I could go back in the closet. It took me too long to find out who I am and I don’t want to ignore that. Going back into the closet for my own safety feels like a move that would kill me, to be honest. This animated short film perfectly encapsulates what coming out felt like for me. I couldn’t hold it in anymore, the admission of my bisexuality and my nonbinary identity would just vomit out if I tried to keep it in. People may disapprove or even go along with others out of fear of being different, but me, personally, I’ve always been different and treated as such. No point in hiding it
In the US right now LGBTQ rights are under attack. The potential danger of the overturning of Obergerfell v Hobbes is just one of many decisions that target marginalized groups, returning the protection of such unions “to the states” in favor of a loose “states rights” rather than an enshrined right of the individual for the betterment of community. As a result I’ve been seeing a growing sentiment from some in the community that perhaps they should go back in the closet, telling people statements like, “Just remember, you’ve never met a queer person”. I personally don’t think I could go back in the closet. It took me too long to find out who I am and I don’t want to ignore that. Going back into the closet for my own safety feels like a move that would kill me, to be honest. This animated short film perfectly encapsulates what coming out felt like for me. I couldn’t hold it in anymore, the admission of my bisexuality and my nonbinary identity would just vomit out if I tried to keep it in. People may disapprove or even go along with others out of fear of being different, but me, personally, I’ve always been different and treated as such. No point in hiding it