'Byler should never happen, it would ruin the show and is useless.'
Ok! Fine. I hear you, but let's run through some statistics real quick.
An estimated 80% of queer people feel ashamed of their identity
70% of queer people globally remain queer in secret
90%of queer people in the past have never come out
85% of queer people in the past never accepted themselves
70% of queer people have been socially rejected or isolated
More than 50% of queer people have felt heavily disconnected from their families (myself included)
55% of queer people have been abandoned by their family because of being queer
90% of queer people have been forced into conformity at somepoint
80% of queer people have been discriminated against
80% if queer people in the past have worried they would never have a happy relationship
80% of queer people in the past have had secret feelings or relationships
80% of queer people have felt fear or self hatered around being queer
80% of queer youth did not/do not feel safe with their queerness/identity
80% of queer people in the past have experienced mental health issues
75% of queer people have attempted suicide due to rejection of trusted family and self hatred
90% of people in the past have never felt represented or supported
100% of queer people are people.
Queer people aren't just a percentage. . .
Queer people are not just a marketing tactic or target.
Queer people are more than just a side story.
Queer people are more than their shame
Queer people are more than just a tammy
Did you know that on new years eve I came out to my family as queer because even the tiniest bit of queer rep in a show I loved was there (will byers coming out scene). I'm out and will proudly say that I am gay, i will proudly say I am trans and I will proudly say I am genderfluid to anyone who asks.
It was never about byler. It was about us having the possibility to see ourselves on the big screen, and know we're not alone.
Even if you've never watched stranger things this message is still so important to hear about an understand .Whether you're queer or not, an ally or homophobic, I don't fucking care at this point, it just needs to be heard.
Duffer brothers. I'm here. I'm queer. And atleast one half of your viewers who watch the show and pay for your rent, groceries and life are.
You are slimy little homophobic pricks but your shit writing will never stop us existing.












