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@FWRITESTHINGS Interview

What do you identify as (gender, sexuality, romatic etc, etc)?:

I identify as a bisexual/lesbian cis female.

Do you mind explaining what those terms mean for those in our audience who might not understand, or if you may have a different meaning than most people?:

Bisexual means you are attracted to both females and males, although you can have a preference for one. I seem to have a preference for females, and am still experimenting and deciding whether I'm actually attracted to men. Cis means I identify as the gender I was born with.

Did/do you ever struggle with accepting yourself?

If yes, why?: It wasn't as hard of a journey for me as some others, but it did take a while to truly come to terms with my sexuality. Because straight was such a default, I was constantly acting like my feelings for girls were just friendly. It wasn't until I finally took a step back and looked at all the signs that I realised that I truly was attracted to girls. I had a bit of trouble with bullying too. The first people who I came out to were a group of some of my closest friends, some who started acting really weird around me (accusing me of flirting with them, shying away if I hugged them, making jokes about me being a lesbian etc). I went through a really confused stage, and was terrified that I had ruined everything by coming out. It took almost a year for me to realise that I was alright being who I was, and those girls were the problem. I'm pretty happy in my own skin right now, and I think the worst of it is over.

Have you come out of the closet to your family? If so, how did they react?:

No, I haven't. I'm waiting until I actually have a girlfriend, because I'm almost certain the only problem that they'll have with me is worrying that I'll change my mind. If I can prove to them that I'm attracted to girls enough that I'm dating one, they'll most likely accept me.

What advice would you give other member of LGBT who may be closeted or having a hard time accepting themselves?:

My main advice to any other member of the queer community that is having trouble accepting themselves or are closeted is that you cannot change who you are. If you are queer, you are queer. Even if every other person on the planet tells you you are a straight cis person, you are queer. If you have to stay in the closet your whole life, you are queer. If you're only respected online, you are queer. And if no one else accepts you, just accept yourself. If you like girls, you like girls, no matter what anyone says. If you like boys, the same applies. If you like no one, or a few select people, or a lot of people, that is perfectly fine. Everything about you is perfect, right down to your queer soul.And if no one else accepts you, I will.

I hope the worse is behind you as well, fwritesthings.

Also, I am proud to announce that we have a new admin! @Yamakoshi48. Welcome to the team! We're proud to have you.

~Roslyn~