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Patrick's avatar

Yeah I’m no longer outing myself to anyone. It’s exhausting. Straight people will just have to deal with that bomb that I’ve learned to just casually drop on conversations w/o fanfare. And sorry for making your story about me! Hahaha

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Evan Ⓥ (he/him)'s avatar

Wait, you're gay?! 🙃

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smlltwnq's avatar

So very true. So beautifully written ❤️ My coming out story has remained a draft for months now. But this is so inspired. I need to revisit that essay of mine. But thank you for this.

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Evan Ⓥ (he/him)'s avatar

You're welcome! Replied to your restack before seeing this

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danna's avatar

"Why is it that the default is cisgender and straight, and everyone else has to be forced to declare their queerness?" 💯

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