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It's been over three years since I came out as nonbinary.
Three years since I told friends, family, and coworkers to not call me woman, lady, girl, wife, daughter, or sister.
Three years since I told those same people to use they pronouns instead of she when referring to me.
Three years since I told friends, family, and coworkers to not call me woman, lady, girl, wife, daughter, or sister.
Three years since I told those same people to use they pronouns instead of she when referring to me.
If you told me three years ago that I'd still get misgendered, no matter how many times I've corrected them privately and publicly, how many posts I've made, I would have reconsidered coming out to people outside of my friend group. Honestly, I probably wouldn't have bothered.
I'm really fortunate to have great friends both in-person and online who affirm my identity. Not only that, but those friends have stuck up for me time and time again, and corrected others when I lacked the courage.
I'm also lucky to have a husband who does the same.
I'm also lucky to have a husband who does the same.
If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't come out at work, and I wouldn't come out to most of my family (save for my sister). It hurts a lot less when you don't expect others to use the right labels, pronouns, et cetera.
It still hurts, of course.
It still hurts, of course.
I don't have a solid way to end this thread. I'm sad, frustrated, hurt, and there isn't much I can say to mitigate those feelings.
I will say this, though:
This is just one of the many reasons the Found Family trope is a favorite of mine.
I will say this, though:
This is just one of the many reasons the Found Family trope is a favorite of mine.
Some shows that feature the trope:
Firefly.
Firefly.
Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Legend of Korra.
She-Ra
Leverage.
Star Wars (the movies and the shows).
Star Trek (again, both shows and movies).
This isn't a show or movie, but Final Fantasy VII falls into this category.
The list goes on and on. I know I left many out.
If you happen to read this thread, give me some of your favorite movies, shows, video games, or books that feature the Found Family trope.
Until then, I'm out.
If you happen to read this thread, give me some of your favorite movies, shows, video games, or books that feature the Found Family trope.
Until then, I'm out.
