bisexual divas and discrimination

as a bi person myself, i feel like bisexuals are constantly undermined as a collective group. we're constantly told to just, "pick a side", "stop being greedy"-- which pan people also experience-- and this does have negative affects on us.

it's like we're not straight enough to be labeled straight, and we're not lesbian/gay enough to be considered that label. are we not enough? since when was identity a poll on what you are more?

40% of bisexuals attempt suicide and over 25% succeed due to a variety of reasons. discrimination, bullying, not feelings as though they fit in. this is wrong, especially since the founder of pride was a bisexual person! in my family, pride is just another subject- not undermined, but not super important.

i know, it sounds wrong, but we don't really care if another person is trans, wants to be referred to differently, likes the same gender, doesn't know who they are inside. i never had a 'coming out' time, and i'm thankful- but i know a lot of other people have. and it doesn't always go well. this goes for all sexualities. we accept and move on.

you want to go by they/them? ok. lets move on with life.

you're coming out as trans and want to buy a binder? go ahead, lets move on with life.

you like boys too? ok. lets move on with life.

you don't know who you are, who you like? thanks for telling us, we'll help you find yourself if you want. lets move on with life.

it's like that. if someone was to come out (as anything), it would really be a shrug on our shoulders.

it's not something difficult to accomidate, either.

i feel that lots of bi people are stuck with the thought and the evaluation from others that they're 'lesser' then other sexualities- which shouldn't even be a thing!

when i (kinda) had my 'coming out' moment, it was in the car with my family. not extended family- they're homophobic 100%- but my mom was talking about acceptence. she mentioned that she's asexual and bi- meaning she feels little to no sexual attraction, and is bi. my dad admitted he's also bi, my sister mentioned she's pan, i said i was bi, and it was done.

we all shrugged. that's who we are, it's like admitting you like cats more than dogs. that's a preference. something you prefer or would appretiate/like more than another. that is your opinion and want, and can make up part of your identity. you should never be put down for who you like or who you feel you are.

so, if you're closeted, going to come out, bullied, noticed, loved or are in any state of figuring out your sexual identity, just know, that i and many others are all here for you. we accept you for who you are, whether you have the courage to tell the truth.

love you all my purrrrfect lovelies, and bai bai!

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