Tag: LGBTQ West Virginia
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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…
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Alex: the Magic of Transmasculinity thru Fantasy and Realism
Alex, a trans man from West Virginia, identifies as panromantic demisexual and polyamorous. He embraces a fantasy aesthetic and finds joy in self-expression after moving to Morgantown. Working towards law school, Alex aims to advocate for equality and respect for all gender identities while celebrating his newfound confidence.
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Bruised, Battered, But Free: Casey’s Journey of Survival, Identity, and Building a New Life
Casey, a trans fem individual from Charles Town, West Virginia, shares her journey of resilience after experiencing a tumultuous childhood marred by trauma and sexual assault. She reflects on gender as an irrelevant concept and emphasizes the significance of survival, camaraderie, and personal expression through her art and experiences.
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Juxtapositions of West Virginia: From Ghost Towns to Quirky, Queer Corners
West Virginia is a wild and wonderful set of juxtapositions, from abandoned and active coal mining towns to quiet queer corners of small urban hubs…