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Queer Identity Intersections

 So, I can fall under several identities in the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. For many years of my life, I lived specifically as a gay/bi man... Alternating between the two identities. With time, I came to understand that I fall under the transgender umbrella, and I had to come out more than once before my family started taking me seriously. I have been through many gender identities from non-binary transfeminine to binary trans woman. I have settled today on being a genderfluid transfeminine hypertwink and otherkin (technogender and aliencatgender). The otherkin community may seem strange to you, but it also intersects with my Neurodivergence.

Considering I am very fluid in my gender, I am first and foremost Queer, but I am also gay and a lesbian at the same time, omnisexual, demisexual, as well as potentially intersex. I fall under so many different intersections of the Queer spectrum that it can often be difficult to parse. In addition to this, I am a furry which connects me to the catgender aspect of aliencatgender. I am also intrigued by BDSM and kink culture.

All of these identities intersect to make me who I am, but I am also Autistic which is another important aspect of my identity and it helps inform some of the Queer aspects of myself. If you have never read it, I highly recommend Nick Walker's book, Neuroqueer Heresies. I also recommend Gender Trouble by Judith Butler, along with Burn the Binary! by Riki Wilchins. These books have helped inform me better of who I am as a person and embrace my Queer Identity Intersections. 

Pronouns: They/them/theirs, ze/zim/zir, she/her/hers, xe/xem/xyrs (in order of preference)

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