I came out of the closet about 14 years ago but for the last 5 years I have not been active in the lgbt comunity partly because I live in the woods and away from a lot of people ! But I have started to reach out to the lgbt comunity but I feel I do not know much of anything any more. And I am at a loss ! It seems I am constantly getting schooled by friends about what I say ! I am a lesbian !!!!! It strikes me as odd that other members of the lgbt comunity get offended that I don't call them queer ! I find this to be an offensive word when referring to any member of this community! PLEASE HELP ME TO UNDERSTAND !!
You might have a look here: http://emptyclosets.com/forum/anony...rientation/150854-what-does-queer-mean.html#4 If you do not like the term queer, its your right to say so. But, well, you could do it in a non offensive way. Its your right to describe your feelings, but you might do it in a nice way. And its your right to pick how you would like to be called. If you like the term lesbian, its completely ok. (*hug*) (&&&)