This Is My Anthem

Identifying as bi or pan and then realising you're gay.

Identifying as gay and then realising you're bi or pan.

Identifying as bi and then realising pan is a better fit, or the other way around, or using them interchangeably.

Identifying as asexual and then realising you're allo.

Identifying as an allosexual identity and then realising you're asexual.

Identifying as binary transgender and then realising you're non binary.

Identifying as non binary and then realising you're binary transgender.

Identifying as trans and/or non binary and then realising you're cis.

Feeling comfortable with certain pronouns and then becoming uncomfortable with them and using different pronouns.

Changing your name and/or pronouns as many times as you need to.

Your identity changing over time.

Continuing to question your identity, no matter what age you are.

Never coming to a definitive label for your identity.

In honor of Janelle Monáe coming out I put together a lil graphic about bi & pan identities! This is based on my own experiences within the community as someone who uses both terms. It of course does not cover everything! Image description under the cut.