Straight people never have to rehearse how to tell their parents they’re straight. They don’t lie awake at night wondering if mentioning their opposite-sex partner at […]
Your aunt posts on Facebook that Pride is “just an excuse to party in the streets.” Your coworker mutters something about “shoving it in everyone’s faces.” […]
Someone just told people about your sexuality or gender identity without asking you first. Your phone is blowing up, or your family is sitting you down […]
Here’s the thing nobody wants to admit: getting slurs thrown at you by strangers online hurts, but it’s nothing compared to hearing your mom call you […]
Imagine being asked to describe the color of the sky to someone blind from birth. You’d reach for metaphors, comparisons, sensations – everything except the color […]
Imagine that gender is not a black-and-white photograph, but a kaleidoscope, where each turn reveals new facets and shades. What if your sense of self doesn’t […]
Imagine that you’ve been breathing air your entire life without thinking about the breathing process. And suddenly someone asks: “Are you sure you’re breathing correctly?” This […]