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

Besides what the other users said, it's spending time on forums like this and seeing people go through similar experiences that helps one feel less alone and the stigma peels away by itself with time. Plus the canon, starting with Sappho, all the way to modern icons like Céline Sciamma. There are plenty of inspiring figures throughout history and in the present day. One thing I love about being a lesbian is that it went hand in hand with my interest for other cultures and languages - lesbians are such a minority that the canon is inevitably international. For instance, through the recent hit "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" I finally learned French and discovered quite a few lesbian writers. German next - suggestions of inspiring personalities very much appreciated. :)