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Cake day: August 3rd, 2023

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  • I am gay. I have a gay friend who uses that term in a “taking it back” sense.

    I love my friend and respect him but it hurts so bad it’s to hear that. It’s honestly triggering to me because it reminds me of middle and high school.

    I wish he wouldn’t use that term but maybe it is okay if we really are taking it back.

    I have talked to some elder gays who seem to feel the same way about other terms like “lesbian” so maybe it really is a generational aversion to the slur of the time.

    I don’t like feeling genuinely upset but I am willing to endure it if it means progression for LGBTQIA+ ppl.

    Anyone who has a thought about this pls reply. Would really love to hear non-straight folks opinions on it, but even willing to hear straight folks opinions as long as they are respectful and non-violent. ♥️