In honor of National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11, I want to discuss the complexities surrounding the concept of coming out. Honestly, it’s an action predicated on society’s assumption that we are all straight, cisgender people. It is a series of moments in which a nonconforming person does two…
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Reading between the binary: Embracing femininity
Once I decided my gender needed further observation, it became necessary to examine other female terms I previously embraced. I knew, and know, that everyone relates to their gender differently. I also knew, though, that I felt discomfort with some situations wherein I was identified as a woman. So, I…
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Opinion: I now pronoun-ce me nonbinary
Among close friends, I’ve been going by they/them pronouns for about a year. I knew I wanted to keep it amongst the three of us because, as far as I’ve known, I’m nonbinary. There are more terms that nuance personal gender experiences. The best I can describe my current gender…
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