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This blog is my story of be-coming out. This blog is for anyone who doesn’t fit the “born this way” narrative; for people who exist in a confused stage of becoming, rather than being; and for those who don’t know how to define themselves, don’t want to define themselves, or ache for an illusory definition. Join me on my journey of be-coming out and being me.

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Definitions

It can be disconcerting to venture into a queer space for the first time only to feel totally out of the loop.

Terms and labels are prominent in the queer community and are also ever-evolving.

First, know that everyone is a little confused. Second, check out this totally-non-authoritative guide on queer terms.

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