Sort of obvious shit, but it is good to remember sometimes that we shouldn't jump to the conclusion that we're being excluded until we also make an effort to include ourselves first.
Idk, it's been easy to feel like I don't belong but the truth is that has usually been me sabotaging myself by not, you know, introducing myself to a community first.
This isn't specific to any group, just thoughts after being spurred to more active IRL participation.
Like, when I identified as bi, I didn't reach out to the local queer community as I should have and felt left out. But it wasn't their fault, I was hiding behind a fear of rejection and when I came out as lesbian with the complicated feelings, they were still so so supportive-
-and they always would have been, because they've been through all the same struggles.
Just thinking of that and of the local scene and realizing just how many people here are so supportive and loving, even though the loudest have been the bigots that made us feel like we needed to hide.
Feb 4, 2026 20:58Blah blah blah I am not sad, believe it or not. I just got a lil high and feel like I love everyone so much and we're all struggling and loving and growing together 🥺
This is also why CBT (not that one) works on me because I'm always like, mind blown when people tell me stuff I already know or should already know
