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How do I be more open?

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Renegades, May 3, 2016.

  1. Renegades

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    So, I moved to Colorado last August, and I knew I liked girls. At my last school, I was very hush hush about it. When we moved, I swore that I would be more open about my sexuality, like one of those typical out and proud high school girls. Then I realized something. I have no idea how to do that. When I got here, I found myself ignoring several chances to make my sexuality a more well known topic. I don't want to go around saying, "Hi, I'm a lesbian" to people, but I don't want them to assume I am straight when I meet them. I've always looked pretty normal. I'm not extremely butch, and I'm not extremely feminine either. I don't wear makeup, skirts, dresses, or any type of sandals to school. Strictly combat boots or Converse. I have long hair, but want to cut it short. Basically I am saying, how the hell do I tell people I have just met, or that I have known for a few months that I am a lesbian?
     
  2. confusedbubble

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    How's about wearing an lgbt necklace or pride bracelet or pin badge
     
  3. Renegades

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    I've kind of done that already. I regularly wear spiked earrings with the gay flag colors, and a studded leather bracelet that is also rainbow. For awhile I had a keychain on my schoolbag that I sewed with the gay flag, and put the word PRIDE underneath.
     
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    Find a girlfriend! :icon_wink
     
  5. Embi

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    I'd keep doing that. People probably assume things because of it already, but maybe don't say it to your face for whatever reason. When they ask or you hear a comment, you can just say that it's true that you are a lesbian.
    You could also make comments about hot girls to friends or talk about current LGBT+ topics. Just make sure it's not the only thing you talk about because lesbian is your sexual orientation, not your personality.
     
  6. YinYang

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    If your school has a GSA, I'd advise joining it. Make sure you come out to your friends, and don't be shy about telling people when you see a cute girl. If you want, you could also get some people to start spreading it around the school.
     
  7. OutofZCloset

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    I second that. Holding hands with your girlfriend while walking through the halls screams lesbian. Kissing on her during lunch is also a give away. (!)