Ah, understood. I appreciate the breakdown on language usage, but I'm certain this group wouldn't be a good fit for me (i did some Googles).
The duality of strength and softness is my favorite thing about living beings. I'm always down to ride with women and femme people when they need someone to show up for the tough shit; and want someone to turn up for the dope shit. But I can't be in spaces where there's a predetermined expectation on how we're supposed to show up, as humans. I really prefer "come as you are" environments. My presentation changes with how I'm feeling that day and my genitals really shouldn't be the deciding factor for group gatherings unless we're discussing reproductive health.
I can't even lie and say I see myself as a woman. I don't. Never have, and I never will. I have experienced many instances of misogynoir, but my life-informing experiences are way more masculine-leaning than a brunch group would be prepared to engage with (I don't say this from ignorance, I know this to be true). I tried being a woman my whole 20's. I barely fit into womanhood, and womanhood wasn't made with people like me in mind.
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