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Borderline Obsessing's avatar

My son is trans and I have have several lesbian friends. Only 1 announced Lesbian Day of Visibility on her IG. I was wondering what the shift was. Thanks for this content 🙏🏼

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Aidan Wharton's avatar

Of course, it's thanks to Marena. This was news to me too!

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MacFinnian Aisling Fíodóir's avatar

This made me cry happy tears. Thank you for your work, your inclusion of all Sapphics, and that you’re so willing to help new Sapphics at your events.

I’m in Idaho, non-binary and prefer women but will date queer males.

It’s hard out here to be any type queer. All our bars (only queer spaces we had) are being taking. It gets kinda lonely sometimes because the people here like those hard line definitions. The gay men (not all) can be extremely and dangerously conservative. They’re normally hateful to lesbians. Bisexuals and trans are looked down and shut out by both gays and lesbians.

I’m thankful that there are other communities that are more accepting and inclusive. Gives me hope because I feel we all need each other to get through these dark times.

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Aidan Wharton's avatar

I am so glad they're happy tears! It is definitely a time for us to come together and any ways that we can do that are so important. <3

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MacFinnian Aisling Fíodóir's avatar

I couldn’t agree more!

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Marena's avatar

Thank you so much for your comment! I’m so grateful that Aidan has created a platform to celebrate all queer identities! If you’re ever in NY please reach out and come to an event!

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MacFinnian Aisling Fíodóir's avatar

Challenge accepted! ✨ my plan is to move somewhere on the east coast within the next year! I’d love to support you all!

Yes thank you Aidan! 🙏

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Stone's avatar

I'm a Queer woman-- we are most definetly still here!🏳️‍🌈

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Aidan Wharton's avatar

And I am so glad you are!

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Susannah Fishburne's avatar

Such a helpful read for allies, thank you so much xxx

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Casey Garvin's avatar

Love!! Thanks for sharing you two. ❤️

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Marena's avatar

Thank you Aidan for sharing my story and amplifying sapphic voices! It was so fun chatting with you about this! Love you!

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Mr. Troy Ford's avatar

Gah! I totally missed the day (on my calendar now for next year) Great interview!

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DIANA ADMIRE's avatar

This is very time appropriate for me. My Wife and I identify as Lesbian, but lately... as with many I think We could possibly Identify as so much more-Queer for sure, A sexual maybe, or Aro...as Sex is not even in our thoughts at this age. Is it just me or is that weird? But for a time we were open to other partners as we lived across the country from each others during the time when my wife worked in NYC, Atlanta and DC. for extended periods.

What really gets me is the need for CIS people to label us, or anyone. Call me what you want. I'm just Diana and I am okay with that.

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