I just left a meetup at my LGBT centre and they gave away little braided rainbow bracelets. I'm walking through the city with it on right now. I'm tempted to wear it to work. It's a casual office, is there anything I'm not considering in wearing it to work? I'm a bit proud yet nervous walking around right now with it. Basically saying, "hi, I'm queer". This tiny little collection of braided cloth is stirring a mix of positive and nervous emotions in me all at once. Thoughts?
I've been wearing a pride bracelet all the time for the past year. Nobody has said anything about it yet. I pointed it out to a straight friend and had to explain it to him since he had no idea what it meant. The only stranger to ever notice it out in public, immediately showed me his. I'd say go for it.
They probably won't ... That's underwhelming. But it will still be my own symbol of pride, I'll know I have it on, so it will give me a happy feeling I think. ---------- Post added 20th Jun 2016 at 01:34 PM ---------- I'm going to do it. I'm wearing it primarily for myself, as a symbol and expression of pride; secondly to connect with other LGBT folks, so I suppose it will be a good result no matter what.
I wanted a small pride symbol for myself, so I made an anklet. Then at the pride parade they passed out bracelets. I've been wearing both. Sometimes I've had reservations over them, but mostly I'm wea ring them with pride, finding acceptance for myself.
I've been wearing a bi pride bracelet made of silicone. It's easy to slip on and off and is comfortable, I forget it's even there. It's the three colors of the bi pride flag - blue, purple, pink. I've never had anyone ask what it means, but those who I am out to certainly do know, so there's that. I also like to think of it as the source of my fabulous bi superpowers. LOL.
Ok guys, I'm really nervous about wearing it, but I'm going to do it Adray - I love it! I'm totally going to think of it as my source super queer super powers!!
