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LunnarEclipse — LGBT Love by-nc-nd

Published: 2011-10-05 23:02:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 1796; Favourites: 16; Downloads: 4
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Description So, I have something to rant & get off of my chest; for those who will find this enjoy my rant.

For my 21st birthday, my dear friend gave me a bracelet that says "Lady GaGa; Born This Way" in bog bold white letters. The bracelet itself, was covered in the colors of the LGBT flag colors. I thought this was a very sweet gift and promised that it would be the first bit of jewelry that I would wear daily; and I have been wearing this bracelet daily.

But, like most Americans are; the notice shit they do NOT like. For the past few days at school, people have been asking if I myself was gay. I responded politely "No, but I am a firm supporter of the LGBT community." Then they would just act like I never said this, and would than ask some ridiculous question about my sexuality which made me feel very uncomfortable. Today (As another example.) during my French class, someone asked whether a dear friend of mine was gay or not. I responded "No, why would you think so?" And they would reply their childish, "Oh, because he looks gay." (Which frustrates me SO much!) I always think to myself when people ask this about someone I care about: Does it matter?

Now, for the thing I need to get off of my chest; lately, I have been battling with my sexuality. At times, I think I should chose to be straight, but then seeing some woman (Mila Kunis ...) I have this sudden feeling in the pit of my stomach. I mean, I just don't know what do do... I would like to just shout out to the world "I WANT TO BE BISEXUAL!" but, half the people I know would probably shun me for it. Even worse, I think my own father would despise me for making this decision. (And we've gone through some rough times this year as it is.)

I love my dad, it's just--he can be a total dick sometimes. The other day, he saw me walking out with a friend of mine. While I go up to him, he asks me if my friend was gay. I reply "No, why do you say that?" he replies the same thing and I tell him that he has a girlfriend. He replies, (As if trying to put me off of my friend...) "I'll bet you good money that he's gay." I just leave this matter alone, keep my nasty thoughts inside of my head and go with him to the car. On top of it, he FINALLY notices my GaGa bracelet, and tells me, "You know those are the gay colors right?" I tell him I do and then he has the audacity to ask me, "Are you gay?" What could I tell him? Yes, I am having problems with choosing my sexuality and leaning towards the Bi side OR just say no. Of course I chose the easy way out, saying "No" he says "OK good." Like, he has something against the LGBT or something....

It's not just that he's a dick towards the LGBT, he even contradicts himself about his rude statements. That same day, we see a woman with a tattoo and he explains to me his problems on that. "I'm all for expressing yourself and going out about things you love..." (The rest isn't important.) But those words made me want to facedesk the window. You just asked if I was gay THAN were relieved to find I'm not. Now, you're going off on how OK you actually are at expressing yourselves.... CAN I EXPRESS MY TRUE FEELINGS ON MY SEXUALITY TO YOU WITHOUT GETTING CRITICIZED?!

So, since I've been hearing all these rude remarks towards the LGBT, I wanted to make this small image and dedicate them to my loving gay friends: you all are so awesome and loving I cannot describe it! I wish you all were on DA to see this :') LOVE YOU ALL!
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jordancoble38 [2014-06-27 22:05:04 +0000 UTC]

I am Bisexual and am proud of it! I know what you are going through from experience.  People would shun me for being who I was and they still do.  I just kindly tell them that they should focus on themselves and figure out why they feel so insecure around individuals that are proud of who they are! My family is the same exact way.  We all have to be stoic and unemotional when we are all together.  There is like an unwritten rule in my family that we have to follow the stereotypical male and female roles that society places on us.  I am the first in my family, that I know of, that has actually stood up and said that I would not accept this kind of treatment.  It is an everyday struggle for me, but I push through all the bullshit and trudge on.  Until how we are is seen as socially acceptable, people will have to deal with the discomfort.  I am proud of who I am and all who can say the same.  Even if you are not Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender, YOU ARE YOU! Be proud of who you are!! Don't give in to scrutiny; live your life.  Do not just survive! LIVE!!

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280077s [2013-07-02 11:12:50 +0000 UTC]

I have friends and family who are LGBT, I love them to death. Thanks for sharing this, fav'ed.

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LunnarEclipse In reply to 280077s [2013-07-02 17:59:46 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome, and thank you

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280077s In reply to LunnarEclipse [2013-07-02 18:26:37 +0000 UTC]

No thank YOU!

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Flora-Bloom [2011-10-07 13:30:17 +0000 UTC]

Awwww-it's been ages since I heard a good rant against something that's good.And I enjoyed it,I'll be happy to tell you.
I love this so much,Aurie!!!!!!!!!!Going straight out to my favs!
I just recently heard plenty(trust me,plenty)of covers of Born This Way and I noticed almost NONE of them included the para about the LGBT community.....kind of got on my nerves.
And all this stuff-if you even TALK about it where I live-parents would freak!We talk about it in school,and all,but then again,it's damn tough here,seeing as parents don't even agree to children dating......It's almost all arranged marriages here.And most of those turn out a disaster,of course.
Lol,if I still live here when I'm old enough to be married,think I'll go without marriage at all.

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