S6E3 - The Lesbian in Me

This episode came about because, well ... we're old. The vocabulary within the LGBT Community is constantly changing. I know I've mentioned this many times, but it's so true. When I was growing up and trying to learn more about the feelings and desires I had confusing the hell out of me on the daily, there were only a handful of terms, labels, what have you, that referred to, or were used within, the LGBT Community. (That I knew of, given my lack of knowledge on life and things in general.) Hell, I remember when there was just the "L" and the "G", and they were not the best of friends with the "B". And the "T" wasn't even called the "T", they were Cross dressers, Transvestites, or Transsexuals. And they were looked down upon by the "L", "G", and the "B".

Now there are so many within the community, I find that more often than not, I'm nowhere "in the know" about most of them. Again, it took me forever to figure out my own titles, labels, whatever the hell. So, once I discovered them and where I fit in within the huge, diverse community that is the LGBTQ+, I was satisfied and didn't worry about learning most of the other ones that developed over the years. That's not to say they are any less than the ones I associate myself with. I've just always been content that I finally figured out where I stand amongst the 9% of the world's population (700 million people globally) that identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ Community.

Through the last 6 + years of this podcast, I've focused mainly on my identity of being a transgender woman. However, in the "Alphabet Mafia", I identify not only with the "T" but also with the "L". And I never really talk much about anything to do with Lesbians or the community in general.

With it being Pride month, I was seeing a number of reels out there on social media about different terms used within the Lesbian Community that I had no idea about. So, I set forth to create a list of these terms and share them with Dee and you all. I thought it would be fun and educational all at the same time. I hope it was for you all as well.

I am proud to be a Transgender woman and a Lesbian. Even though there are those within the Lesbian Community who would argue that because I'm a Transgender that I am not a woman, and because I am attracted to women, I'm nothing but a heterosexual male dressing in women's clothing. Of course, that upsets me, but it's their opinion, and I guess I wouldn't be hanging out with them for dinner or a game night. My loss, I guess. It doesn't change the fact that I know who I am, and I own that, and I'm proud to be me. I have a ton more to learn about as I make my way out of the closet. My interaction with other members of the LGBTQ+ community thus far has been limited at best. But I still try to better myself every chance I get.

I do hope you enjoyed the episode. Thanks again for the therapy, and I look forward to talking with you again real soon. Toodles!