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[–]PostmodernJukebox 10 insightful - 1 fun10 insightful - 0 fun11 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

are you me?? i felt so similar when i was a teenager. no gay spaces for miles other than scary adult only places and sex shops and a culture of traditional white christianity around me that made it hard to authentically be me. and yeah not towing the party line and having "wrongthink" makes it so hard to open up to others and feel supported. i completely understand how you feel.

but the good part is life is so much more than gender politics. it doesnt feel like it all the time but it is. life is playing video games, getting ice cream, riding your bike or driving your car, sharing moments of absolute hysterical laughter over the silliest shit at 2 AM. even if your friends and you disagree in niche ideals it doesnt mean they cant support you in other facets of your life. i know the culture now is to disavow anyone who spekas out but you can still have meaningful friendships even when you dont agree. part of maturing is learning how to pick your battles and when to fight and when to let it go even if you dont want to. :)

never let anyone make you feel alone because you arent like them. there are people out here who stand by you even when you cant see them. in the meantime you can take solace in the other parts of your life with your friends that you and them can agree on.