Tag: Bisexual
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From Small-Town Repression to Nonbinary Freedom in Juneau, Alaska
Book sneak preview: Kelby grew up feeling trapped in a masculine box in a small Midwestern town. In Juneau, Alaska, they finally saw queer people living openly, and began building a life as their authentic, nonbinary self among glaciers, ocean shores, and wild freedom.
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Queerness and Gender Outside the Binary Above the Arctic Circle
Living north of the Arctic Circle, Desiree reflects on identity, sense of safety, and shedding imposed gender roles. From self-erasure to self-honesty, her story weaves queerness, nature, and resilience in rural Alaska – where survival, community, and becoming whole matter more than fitting into binaries.
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Jude’s Story: Trans Joy and Belonging in Washington, D.C.
Jude, a nonbinary transmasculine artist and storyteller, found their voice and joy in D.C.’s queer community after years of self-discovery. Their story celebrates visibility, creativity, and trans joy as a form of resistance, reminding us that queer stories have always existed and continue to shape a more inclusive world.
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Finding Identity: A Nonbinary Navy Veteran’s Story of Courage and Creativity
Kadence is a nonbinary Navy veteran, musician, and writer based in Virginia Beach. Their journey of self-discovery began in a group therapy session, when they chose the word “identity” as a guiding light for their future. Over time, music, creativity, and self-reflection helped Kadence embrace who they truly are. In this honest and powerful story,…
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Exploring Gender, Art, and Spirituality: A Nonbinary Journey from Missouri to Virginia
Mica’s journey to embracing their nonbinary and pansexual identity didn’t follow a straight line—or a fast one. Growing up on the edge of the working-class suburbs of St. Louis, they had one foot in the world of strip malls and the other in barn yards, with few queer or gender-nonconforming role models to look to.…
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Tending the Hearth: A Nonbinary Life Rooted in Appalachian Pride and Self-Actualization
In the quiet mountains of southern West Virginia, Dakota is building a life that defies easy categories. Nonbinary, deeply Appalachian, and fiercely rooted in community, they have carved out a space where gender diversity is not just endured, but celebrated – sometimes in quietly content solitude. Dakota’s story is about more than survival — it’s…
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Painting a Life: An Appalachian Artist’s Journey Toward Trans with no Boundaries
Sassa, a 43-year-old trans artist from Huntington, West Virginia, embraces his identity through art while actively participating in the local queer community. He focuses on personal acceptance regardless of specific assumptions and definitions of being trans. One of his notable projects, “100 Bad Ass Women,” deepened his understanding of himself and his journey towards embracing…
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Riding the Cosmic Web: Lisa Puananimōhala’ikalani’s Embrace of Gender, Wild Wombmynhood and Queer Joy
Lisa Puananimōhala’ikalani identifies as an androgynous cis-wombmyn with a diverse heritage and multidimensional gender and sexual identities. Currently living in the rainforests of Juneau, Alaska, Lisa embraces multiple expressions of self while connecting with nature and city life, highlighting the beauty of queer community in per small, isolated city.
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Raised with Pride: How Theo Navigates his Journey Through Queerness, Disability, and Advocacy with Strong Support from Mom
Theo, a trans masculine nonbinary young adult from West Virginia, reflects on their journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Encountering confusion by conventional societal views on sexuality and gender, Theo found support through their mom’s all inclusive approach to the world. Despite struggles with mental and physical health, including POTS and EDS, they are now actively…
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Katrina’s Story: Growing Up Poor, Queer, and Unapologetic in Appalachia
Katrina, a genderqueer and bisexual person in West Virginia, grew up with a repressive household and worked through shame to embrace her identity over time. After coming out of the closet to friends, they found empowerment in authenticity and community. Now embracing their androgyny that has always existed, they seek to uplift others navigating their…