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Who wants to talk about what makes us happy about being LGBT?

Discussion in 'LGBT Later in Life' started by baristajedi, Apr 23, 2016.

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  1. dirtyshirt84

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    I think sometimes that being straight would be boring! (Less turmoil maybe...!)

    I'm happy that I'm facing up to my fears, insecurities and shame.

    I love being open about being bisexual with my husband, friends and sister who are all very accepting and know that's part of what makes me who I am.

    I am excited about the LGBT community I'm starting to build...although still a long way to go...

    I'm happy that I don't care so much what other people think anymore - instead of thinking 'I can't do/say that because people will think I'm gay' I'm like 'who cares! I am a bit gay!'

    I'm happy that my son will grow up in a different, more tolerant, open minded society and I'm hoping he will be as some others posters describe their children and I'll know I have done something right.
     
    #21 dirtyshirt84, Apr 25, 2016
  2. baristajedi

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    Right on to all of these reflections. Dirtyshirt, life would be boring being straight. I too am starting to love my LGBT family, so many warm, welcoming, amazing, strong and interesting people.
     
    #22 baristajedi, Apr 25, 2016
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  3. Katchoo

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    I am getting an inordanent amount of joy from my "avalanche" scented man deoderant from the Dollar Tree. :wink: Thanks, queerness, for helping me not give a flying duck about the gender intent of $1 hygiene products. :wink:
     
    #23 Katchoo, Apr 26, 2016
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    F* gender expectations! Go you and your Avalanche scented deodorant :slight_smile: I also feel liberated in many ways lately from gender expectations.
     
    #24 baristajedi, Apr 27, 2016
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