With the state of the world and the laws being passed around the country I think it is important that I address 2SLGBTQ+ on this blog and in my writing. First and foremost, this blog is a safe place for anyone who is a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and queer community. My community.
You will find content on my blog that revolves around this. I have and am writing characters who are part of the community. More importantly, I am part of the community. I identify as non-binary and use They/Them pronouns but I don’t yell at those who get it wrong in good faith. I am also Pan. If you don’t like this content or the 2SLGBTQ+ community, please find another blog to venture through.
Resources
The 2SLGBTQ+ community is more extensive than many people think, as not everyone feels safe or comfortable being open about their identity. If you’re interested in learning about the community, seeking support, or looking for community, check out these resources.
Community
I highly recommend you look in your local community, there are a lot of great 2SLGBTQ+ community centers around the country (and world). These are safe places for you to hang out and express yourself. I couldn’t possibly list them all here. To help you find some here are a few lists:
- CenterLink Community Center Member Directory – https://www.lgbtqcenters.org/LGBTCenters
- Consortium of Higher Education Professionals Find a LGBTQ Center (Focused on Higher Ed Supports) – https://www.lgbtcampus.org/find-an-lgbtq-campus-center
Other Communities
- r/Trans – https://www.reddit.com/r/trans/
- Trevor Space Community for young adults in the LGBTQ community. Ages 13-24. – https://www.thetrevorproject.org/visit-trevorspace/
Learn
- VAWnet About LGBTQ Communities – https://vawnet.org/sc/who-are-lgbtq-communities
- LGBTQ Foundation – https://lgbt.foundation/
- GLSEN Providing LGBTQ Support and Research to K-12 – https://www.glsen.org/about-us#snt–1
Support/Help
- Lambda Legal Legal advocacy and news for the LGBTQ community– https://lambdalegal.org/
- National Center for Lesbian Rights An organization that fights for all LGBTQ+ rights – https://www.nclrights.org/about-us/
Emergency Help/Support
- Trevor Project Suicide prevention and crisis help for LGBTQ+ individuals – https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
- Trans Lifeline Support and resources for trans individuals. Peer Support Lifeline 877-565-8860. – https://translifeline.org/
- 988 Lifeline Crisis lifeline available by text and call. 9-8-8 for help and support. – https://988lifeline.org/
* This list is not all inclusive. I will do my best to add to it as time goes by. If you have a resource you think should be on here, let me know.
Politics
This blog is not about politics and for the most part you won’t see discussion of politics outside of the realm of my creative writing. That being said, it is important to note the politically turbulent and upsetting time we are in. Politics are difficult for me (as they are for many people) because I lay somewhere in the middle. With that in mind, I do not and will not support Trump. Trump and others from his party want to take writes away from many people, including BIPOC and the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We have already seen this in the bans against trans healthcare and in Trump’s own rhetoric. Please keep in mind when you vote right now, voting red takes away from the rights of many people.
I will leave you with one of my favorite songs.
