Queer.

Society and my upbringing made me believe there was something wrong with me. I think that is why it was so difficult for me to come out and really accept myself for who I am. I wasn't able to come out until I was 21 and my heart goes out to anyone else who must remain in the closet to protect themselves or those who have been brave enough to come out. 

I love that I'm hella gay. I've embraced my queerness. It's a big part of who I am and not something you can choose to overlook just cause you don't like it. 

Please don't assume I'm straight if I am dating a man, that erases my identity and who I am. Not to mention it's incorrect because I'm non-binary so really any relationship I have is a queer one. 

If you really want to love and accept me you won't ignore this fact about me just because it isn't convenient for you. This is who I am. 

I made a coming out post a few years back you can read here. 

My non-binary post is here.

-rin.

Non-binary.

I've known I was genderqueer, well all my life, but only like 3 years ago learned that term.
Growing up I would get a bad feeling when anyone would call me a girl or lady.
I never felt quite woman or man.
And that's okay!
I'm genderqueer/non-binary and I'm so proud of that.
It always makes me happy to become closer to who I know I am.
Recently I've publicly come out with changing my pronouns to they/them/their.
If you would support me in this it would mean the world to me.
You don't need to understand, all you have to do is support someone you love in being themselves.
This goes for everyone who has a trans or non binary individual in their lives.
They are such brave people I can't even believe it.
Keep being yourself!
Even when it looks like the whole world is against you and doesn't understand you there are people rooting for you.
Keep strong, I love you!

-rin.