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[–]reluctant_commenter[S] 34 insightful - 1 fun34 insightful - 0 fun35 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I want to emphasize, I am not here to bash Helena, I think she does a fantastic job of speaking out about detransitioners' issues. However, I think it's fair to say that this is a pretty clear example of straight people "colonizing" LGB spaces. But at the end of the day, there are no repercussions for them leaving, because they aren't actually same-sex attracted, it's just an "identity" to put on and take off for them, like clothes.

Also-- I sometimes hear people on this sub say, "That never happens! Straight people NEVER pretend to be bisexual!" Well, here's your example.

edit: I should probably clarify, Helena did not intentionally "pretend" to be bisexual, it sounds like she genuinely thought she was back when she was confused. But she is a straight person who claimed she was bisexual when she wasn't.

[–]Rag3 13 insightful - 1 fun13 insightful - 0 fun14 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

straight people never pretend to be bisexual

I know of quite a few people men and women who thought they were bi but life circumstances (like Helena) or sexual availability (a male friend of mine) put them into a situation that they tried to make it work. Once they were removed from that situation, they were able to assess what their true feelings (and true orientation) are.