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I think it’s just how editing made it come out. That conversation Tan and I had was about two hours on the couch. We talked about pronouns, we talked about the different transitions that trans men and trans women can go through, we talked about non-binary and genderqueer individuals, and people of color in my community who are trans and nonbinary and the additional difficulties they face. We also talked about Russia and Jamaica and how trans people that live in those countries have refugee programs directed to them, because they could get murdered and dragged in the streets. We got really, really deep.

There’s a distinct cut in that conversation with Tan and I where he’s very composed — he’s really composed all the time — and then after I laid some really deep knowledge on him, he was crying. He did come from a very sheltered upbringing and his getting into the queer community basically started with this show. So I don’t blame him for his lack of knowledge. Instead, I very much thank him for his willingness to seek out that knowledge through me, from someone who is willing to teach.

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dont get angry about “straight couples” at pride parades! one or both of the couple could be bi/pan/ace/demi/trans/nb or something else! plus! straight people are allowed at pride! they’re called allies!

don’t exclude any of the acronym! and don’t gatekeep! ace people are real, aro people are real, pan people are real, you don’t need crippling dysphoria (or any dysphoria at all!) to be trans or nb! Bi/pan people in same-sex relationships aren’t “more gay”! bi/pan people in different-sex relationships aren’t “more straight” or “acting”! bi/pan people aren’t confused and dont need to “pick a side”! ace/aro people aren’t “broken” and they don’t need to “just get used to it”!

Support and celebrate lgbtq+ members of color! pride can be a bit washed out at times

support and celebrate our disabled lgbtq+ members! they exist and they deserve to be uplifted too!

make sure that lgbtq+ youth know that they are not alone! especially if they live in negative/homophobic/abusive environments! they need the support!

have fun! be loud and proud about who you are! celebrate in any way you can! if you can go to pride parades, great! if you’re still closeted and cant go? that’s okay! talk to others you know! celebrate in quieter ways! just never be ashamed of who you are!