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I'm not sure quite what it is that is supposed to be so wrong, but whatever. Why does homophobia hurt so much? Yes, it's only one characteristic, but for me it's a fairly large one. Not a primary one, but it's high on the list. It *does* help define who I am, and for someone to attack me for it, hurts. I can't decide if it's good or bad that for me it's not a choice (though I've had it argued both ways). It isn't a choice, though I wouldn't change this even if I did have a chance. I like me. **hugs** -kerry, babbling some... |
I think it hurts, and I am only going by my own relationship with my now husband where in the beginning we were made to feel as if we were doing something terribly wrong being together~
It hurts because, while that is only a part of you, it is the intimate part of you. Something no one should have the right to judge. Something you have every right to feel just as you wish, naturally and wholly. It is what is in your heart and soul and no one has the right to enter those places with malice and judgement. Tolerance isn't what we need, it is acceptance. |
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So in the end, whether it's genetic or environmental is completely moot as the dichotomy runs far deeper than that. [just to be perfectly clear, nothing stated above represents my view point on anything. They are just examples of the divisive stances that people take on all sides of the issue, no matter what the facts are] |
Absolutely, GD.
I'm not sure if it is genetic or environmental or a combination of both. I just know that it wasn't a choice that I consciously made. Quite the opposite in fact, I did everything in my power to try to be straight (for way too long). It wasn't possible to do that and have any semblence of a happy life though. Most importantly, it wouldn't have been fair to the other person and it wouldn't have been fair to me. As is often mentioned, I don't think that anyone who is straight would have any better luck than I did at changing their sexual orientation. We are attracted to who we are attracted to, period. |
Oh, and alphabassettgrrl, that was a wonderful post.
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Our family member moved clear across the country, after trying to be married, etc, and it not working out. She did everything she could to sublimate herself, and then she gave up her family, job and friends and moved far way. She finally came out a few years ago, and after the initial surprise things settled down remarkably fast. She's been with her partner for over eight years, and that person is now family to us.
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It's always nice to hear about someone who's life takes a turn for the better after coming out. Thanks for sharing, Wendy.
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