Here’s what to know about queer invisibility.
My work, friendships, and community all have components of queerness included.
Immediately, even in just going out to dinner, I noticed our straight-passing privilege.
So when I am with my S.O., my identity as a queer person is rendered invisible.
(Basically: Look, people like us!)
If I didnt, Id risk feeling alienated from both myself and the queer community at large.
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Not being recognized as queerespecially when you were used to being read as suchcan lead to problems with identity.
This invisibility can even lead to mental-health issues and disconnection from your true self and identity.
This invisibility can even lead to mental-health issues and disconnection from your true self and identity.
With the turn of every page, I simply felt more queer, and Malina says this makes sense.
It can exist outside that relationshipno matter your sexual orientation orrelationship structure.
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