“This Is What I Have To Do To Fit In.” Bisexual Woman Goes To Great Lengths For Acceptance.

After coming out as bisexual, Amelia Meigs thought that the LGBTQ community would welcome her with open arms. Instead, she experienced a series of microaggressions that almost made her change how she looked in order to fit in.
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[@discordingstichery6830]

Only fairly recently have I pushed though an “I don’t look gay enough” phase. The queer groups on my collage campus had a rough patch of belittling bi and cis people and I felt that I needed to look more non-binary and gay to fit in. I had long hair my first year of college and I ended up cutting it for the main reason of “the gays all have short, gender nonconforming hair”. I’m currently growing it out because I basically cut everything off a few months ago in hopes of rocking a lesbian undercut. I still wear a lot of flannel and converses but I’m realizing it’s because I like them, not because it’s a queer stereotype. This video really hit close to home with me and it’s a story that isn’t being told. The LGBTQ+ community isn’t perfect. It isn’t an amazing safe haven. It has it’s flaws. Once we realize those flaws exist and stop sweeping them under a rug of “everybody loves each other!!!” we can actually move forward and make progress.

[@MiraMartin13]

my ex girlfriend had a very similar story of being called straight passing. so sad that we stoop to the level of assumption based off of a visual appearance even though that can be so detrimental to people of the lgbtq+ community. you’re very strong for telling this side of the story!!

[@aud338]

she could rock any outfit tbh, anywhere from muscle tanks and camo to sundresses. she has the perfect face for any style haha

[@jamesgore7860]

I'm bisexual and I'm happy to be bisexual

[@paulmcgorian5712]

Humanity is the same everywhere . You're not this or that enough . Thats why it wise to take every person as a unique individual .

[@lilymcmanaway]

the reason the lesbian said she wouldn't hit on her in a bar is because she was too scared to offend a straight woman, as she thought the girl was straight even tho she is bi. many straight women get offended when lesbians hit on them as they think they must look 'gay', therefore masculine.

[@Nafannn]

It’s odd how it was an LGBTQ+ club but they didn’t really know what being bisexual was

[@speckofdignity2487]

Jonathan Van Ness has so many great quotes, I’m pretty sure everyone has their personal favorite

[@AshleeKnowsNot]

I can really relate to this. I constantly feel like I don't know how to be gay.

[@mukbangloverx]

im soo glad to be out as bi-sexual

[@nixutree1578]

This hits really close to home.

[@innerpeace1979]

Great testimony! A very necessary voice to echo the discrimination that happens within the LGBTQIA community and our rather superficial society.

[@Tripper111]

Come to Sacramento California, we welcome All. I am sorry she tried to turn you away. Be proud and always be yourself...

[@OurHomeschoolCastle]

I think we all go through this! ❤️ thank you for sharing your story

[@minervagalvez4748]

Gay clubs can be really mean EVEN MEANIER THAN HETEROSEXUALS!!! BE WELCOMING TO ALL!!!

[@norton9908]

Like, im trans and pansexual, my cousin, the bi queen she is is a cis female and shes just great

[@MissTotos]

Much love Amanda. I am an L and I love all the GBTQIA's!

[@joshsmit779]

I didn't know Van's are lesbian ware lol

[@tealrighty3277]

Right,I have 3 pairs 😂

[@evelynnn3420]

I live 2 hours away from her!😂

[@thesmartone9338]

I'm in Washington too, sup.

[@amazonmonopoly6869]

What app is she talking about?

[@equipate77]

👍

[@cwj144]

Get more pants lol

[@terryschleuse4134]

YOU do not belong there,don't wear it on your sleeve.