#out and proud

[seizethenightagain2]

Brian Justin Crum Appreciation Post 💜

Handsome and Hairy Chested American 🇺🇸 Singer best know for competing in 2016’s Season of Americas Got Talent, Finishing in Fourth Place 💜

An out and proud gay man 🏳️‍🌈 with a fabulous voice best displayed when he performed a superb cover of Radiohead’s “Creep” 💜💜

Brian continues to write and perform his music aging like a fine wine 🍷💜

Plus… how cute is that smile? 😊 💜

#brian justin crum #bjc #singer #american singer #americas got talent #songwriter #out and proud #gay man #handsome #hairy #inked up #hairy stud #gay interest #gay icons #gay #gay activism #very hairy #hairy belly #radiohead creep #nose piercing #pierced #men with beards #men with tattoos #guys with beards #tattoos #cute smile #appreciation post

[sarahivess]

I came out today 😭

#byler #bisexual #out and proud #30 years old and finally out of the closet

[fayrobertsuk]

Okay listen, because nothing was ever going to prepare me for this, but when I first came out*, I had no idea what a profound effect that was going to have on other people.

I thought I was braced for the bad stuff, how some people’s fear about what your simple existence means can dampen, darken, and corrode your joy, your sense of safety. I wasn’t prepared for the scale of that, but that’s not what this post is about.

I had no fucking clue that my existence as a queer person taking up space could mean so much joy and relief for others. And I was utterly unprepared for how that has only increased as I’ve aged, and as the world has become more connected. Eventually, a young trans man explained it to me, saying that seeing me just... living, 30 years older than him, brought him hope, a model for the future, that there was a future, for the first time. Several others chimed in to say the same and I felt airless for a dizzying second. I hadn’t been able to really understand, until that point, why various younger queer folk would thank me on Twitter, call me and others like me icons. We’d shrug: We’re just... being, we’d say. Exactly, they’d reply.

I thought that things were easier for young, queer folk now. That they have more access to information and vocabulary and acceptance than we did, growing up. Hell, I might never have worked out my gender stuff if younger folk weren’t out there being loud about their pronouns, breaking down microlabels, and sharing their feelings about their existence.

And that’s also true, but being visibly queer, and over 30, and it not being a tragedy? That gives people enormous hope. That’s a landmark to reach, a future to picture yourself in. My life is nowhere near perfect, but it exists.

And heavens, it’s good to know that these proliferating silver hairs and wrinkles are beautiful signs for those who long for the decades’ stretch between now and then.

_____

(*still not quite realising that it’s something you do again and again, and sometimes additionally, if - like me - you find yourself going “oh, and this thing too”)

#LGBTQIA+ #older queer people #hope for the future #hope #landmarks #signposts #conversations #social media #out and proud #it gets better #it keeps going #lgbt history #visibly queer #30+ #queer #fay speaks

[bellezabelize]

I love how this show gets us two totally different approaches to THE break-up. We have Mickey "I'm hella gay, so will try to fuck it out with a woman who barely resembles my ex, then I shall punch a mirror while jacking off to a picture of said ex in a bathroom" Milkovich, and we also get Ian "25 bucks buys you a lap dance " FUCKIN GALLAGHER, getting Mickey out of his system by getting on it with old dudes, "your dick in my dad's mouth" style.

It's as funny as it's depressing - my sense of humour is as bipolar as I am.

#gallavich #ian gallagher #mickey milkovich #fuck why am I such an Ian in this #ah right imma bipolar #shameless #out and proud #cameron monaghan #noel fisher

[chirpsythismorning]

Skam show-runner Julie Andem clocking the fuck out of Mike being queer-coded in s1 of Stranger Things, and then using it as inspiration to queer-code Isak in s3 of Skam can be something so epic.

THIS! THIS is what I'm talking about!

In ST, there are two scenes in s1 (pretty/still pretty) that milkvans use as irrefutable proof that Mike has always had romantic feelings for El, with the primary object in the scene being a mirror.

THIS. MEANS. SOMETHING.

Mirrors in film mean something more often than not, but especially when they are the focus of a scene is when they definitely mean something. And the way they go about it differently in between those two scenes in ST, drastically differently, and considering the subject matter is very very queer coded, is how you really know there is a significance in this case.

And that scene above from Skam proves it.

Because apparently, another filmmaker watched ST, picked up on those odd details surrounding Mike and said shit I'm gonna use that...

Notice how Isak here, a gay teenager who is fully in denial with others and himself, to the point where he makes really homophobic remarks often, gets caught denying a bunch of girls as being attractive in a conversation with his friends. And so now they're questioning him and making him feel on edge bc the focus is on him and his attraction (lack thereof) to girls.

While his friends aren't even implying he is gay in this moment, it's just them genuinely being confused why he doesn't think any of the girls they think are attractive are attractive, you can still see that Isak starts to feel the pressure and so he latches onto the first girl he thinks of, Emma.

Emma just so happens to look like Natalie Portman with her extremely short hair.

Low and behold this very girl enters the room shortly after he says this and so now Isak has to face this and give his friends the impression he is fully interested in this girl, otherwise they would DEFINITELY suspect something is off. And so he goes all out.

He outs himself.

He literally says Don't you look like that boy from Stranger Things, and then follows it up with saying he would only be attracted to her if we're assuming he is attracted to boys, only to quickly backtrack and start to approach her really flirtatiously, then going all out by making out with her.

As this happens, he is kissing her in the bathroom, in front of a mirror...

Now I want to make clear, I am not saying ST was inspired by Skam. I'm pretty sure I did make that clear, it's actually the other way around, which is even more incriminating arguably.

S1 of Stranger Things came out in 2016, whereas s3 of Skam came out the following year in 2017. The hype for ST was so immense, to the point where you had Norwegian teens referencing it in everyday conversation.

The creator of Skam took scenes from ST that framed Mike very peculiarly in s1, and used it as queer-coding for a character that ended up being revealed as gay.

For those that haven't seen Skam Norway... Run. Leap. Drive. Teleport. Do what you have to do and go watch it. It's not available on any streaming, in fact it's only available online through fan-sites outside of where it's based. Conveniently, all 4 seasons with English subs can be found HERE.

Basically this show is amazing and you need to watch it. Some seasons I like more than others. But the gist of it is that every season focuses on a different character from the main group, where they experience some sort of misunderstanding/miscommunication that leads to them being misinformed about certain things, followed by them making mistakes and having doubts, though it tends to end in a way that feels so refreshing compared to what we're used to.

Skam also translates in english to shame, so the idea is that there is an arc surrounding some form of shame every season.

With Isak in particular, he's the focus for s3, though his arc starts to become more clear as early as the end of s1.

Eva, the character in focus for s1, borrows Isak’s phone to call someone, and ends up seeing that there's gay porn in a bunch of his tabs on his browser. Their friend Noora also witnesses this and she ends up being the focus of s2.

Throughout s2, we get even more blatant hints that Isak is gay and in love with his best friend...

So it's established pretty early on throughout the series that Isak is queer and in denial about it, but it isn't until s3 that he himself is able to confront it.

The way they go about this arc, with Isak having unrequited feelings, is exactly how ST would have done it IF Mike hadn't returned Will's feelings.

So if you're looking for more byler proof, go watch this show and see how they don't let Isak pine over his best friend Jonas for more than 2 seasons.

When the story finally puts Isak at the forefront, they give him his own love interest instead of keeping him pining for his friend. It's really pure and amazing and TBH I would have been fine if ST was framed this way, with it being clear from the beginning Isak's feelings were unrequited, and with the other half of the series focusing on him moving on and finding love himself, and also with his best friend and him still being very close.

Although Isak has that queer-coding from the very beginning, with him looking at his friend all fondly, he is still not able to confront any of it. The following season he dates a girl and is a little over the top about it, though we can also see that he is struggling despite not wanting to face it. It isn't until s3 when the story shows us his inner struggle at the forefront, that we see him finally confront it and accept it.

For those that don't know, Skam also loosely inspired the Nick Nelson gay test scene... So we have character that despite showing many signs of being queer, to the point where we know he literally watched gay porn, is still finding himself in a situation where he's taking gay tests 2 years later....

While he might have the knowledge deep down, he was not willing to face it. In fact he was doing everything he could to avoid confronting it.

But then he falls in love and suddenly it's not something he can ignore anymore...

#byler #stranger things #mike wheeler #isak valtersen #skam norway #this show is sooo good please watch #mike experiencing queerness at a young age #not understanding it #not willing to confront it #until he starts having feelings for a boy #and how those feelings play a crucial role in Mike confronting and accepting his queerness #and when in s5 he finally faces it and accepts it and can finally pursue Will the way he wants to #out and proud #we’ll see him finally being happy and true to himself #instead of grouchy and distant

[sillygeeseys]

HEY!!! LOUD, AND OUT LGBTQ+ FOLK!!! HERE'S SOME ENCOURAGEMENT TO KEEP DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING IN CASE YOU'RE DOUBTING YOURSELF/HAVING A ROUGH PATCH!!!!!

WHAT YOU DO IS IMPORTANT, AND AMAZING, AND IF NOBODY ELSE WILL APPRECIATE YOU FOR IT THEN I CERTAINLY WILL!!!!!

Further encouraging under cut 💛💛💛

(Exclusionists or any of that bullshit DNI, you'll be blocked/deleted, this is a hype post)

Keep being loud, and out! So that other loud outs know that they aren't alone!!!

Keep being loud, and out! It helps others know that we haven't disappeared, that we weren't a trend!!

Keep being loud, and out! Because there are probably some closeted folk who can't, and you're making the world safer for them!

Keep being loud, and out! Because you fought fucking hard to get here, and you deserve to be known!!!

Keep being loud, and out! Because you're not in the wrong for existing, you're not in the wrong for wanting change, and you're not in the wrong for taking up space anywhere.

Keep being loud, and out! Because some of the stuff the media tries to cover up would never see the light of day without you guys!!! You've made up for the voices that were unfortunately taken from us.

Keep being loud, and out! So that the quieter or the closets can still have soft voices if they aren't/are never ready.

Keep being loud, and out. No matter how much shit people give you, because knowing you guys are out there is sometimes all I have to drive me to stay loud, and out in my own community. So thank you.

#lgbtq community #lgbtqia #lgbtq #transgender #gay #lesbian #aroallo #aroace #asexual #aromantic #bisexual #pansexual #biromantic #panromantic #nonbinary #non bianry #encouraging words #PLEASE tag any sexualities/genders I missed #it's 2am #out and proud #agender

[ladiesofhpfest]

Quick Start for the Ladies of HP Fest 2024

Welcome to the Ladies of HP Fest! This post is your quick start guide to the fest and how it works.

Themes: Every two weeks, from 28 April 2024 to 31 August 2024, there will be a new theme. You can check the themes and dates on the 2024 Schedule.

Writing/creating: Minimum fic word count for the main fest is 200*; no artwork 'time' amount, but use your best judgment to show something that took effort. The full rule list can be found here, and the FAQ list can be found here.

Posting: When you're done, post the work to the 2024 AO3 collection. It will be unrevealed until the mod reveals it. There is no set reveal schedule; it's a come as you are, come as you go sort of fest, and no set commitment to any week. You can post ahead of time, but the fic won't be revealed until the theme arrives. Please include the theme in your author notes.

If you have questions, ask. Happy creating!

*If you're participating in our monthly minis, the minimum word count is only 100.

#ladies of hp fest #ladies of hp #mothers and daughters #senior sweethearts #out and proud #character chic #women of the house of black #marauders era misses #women of color #rebels and renegades #next gen girlies #hp fanfiction #hp fests #hp fanfic #hp fandom #harry potter fandom

[burning-ink1]

There‘s something so beautiful about growing up queer in the closet, with such a lack of media representation and people actually consuming queer media, and then being a young adult and seeing people of all sexualities and genders love shows and movies such as Heartstopper, Killing Eve, Red White Royal Blue, etc.

Like, we still have a long way to go, but no matter how many homophobic laws get passed all around the world, we are here and we are queer, and I love it.🫂

#growing up queer #lgbtq community #rwrb movie #red white and royal blue #killing eve #heartstopper #queer media #queer joy #My little lesbian heart aches for more wlw rep but still #we are getting there #out and proud

[phillytranswoman]

Out and about last Sunday in beautiful downtown Manayunk Pa

#feminine #mtf trans #trans pride #transgender #transisbeautiful #trans woman #feeling cute #out and proud #out and about

[seizethenightagain2]

Gus in the perfect position ready to receive 🤣🥰

#gus kenworthy #ready for action #ready for it #olympic skier #gay hairy #gay man #out and proud #hairyscruffguys #photo shoot #out magazine #gay actor #so hot 🔥🔥🔥 #mmmhhh #tatoos

[jenjen4280]

All dressed up (yeah, I need more practice tying a bow tie, rest assured the Hot Wife made sure to fix it whenever it was askew). Had a great time at the wedding as the “cool gay aunts.” I think we may have adopted a couple of roller derby girls as honorary nieces… ❤️

#dressed up #looking good #butch #dyke #wlw #cool gay aunts #sogay #lesbian #queer #wives #a good evening #out and proud #party time

[robynochs]

"If you are #LGBTQ+, existing proudly & unapologetically in public is a form of activism. Surviving & thriving is a form of activism." - Robyn Ochs

#lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtq+ #being out #out and proud

[alexisnoir]

Look at what my coworkers gave me today after telling them the truth. A few of them knew but now the whole brigade knows including my boss and the boss above her. I also have two flags and a pedant. It is too dark to do more pictures but I’ll do them tomorrow.

EDIT:

I don't have enough space to do the pics of the flags but I've found their pictures online so here they are. They are bigger than I thought.

And the pedant of course.

#personal #lgbtqia #lgbt #lgbtq community #lgbt pride #out and proud #lesbian

[wynetteslanding]

Why Dreamer is a true trans superhero.

What makes a superhero? Everyone has their own answer and mine comes down to three words: Selflessness. Hope. Courage. The first of what we know today as a superhero, Superman, was not created to fight supervillains or to save cities from falling meteors. Before there was a Lex Luthor, a General Zod, or a Brainiac, Superman used his spectacular powers to fight real world issues the readers of 1938 knew and readers of 2024 still know all too well. He selflessly prioritized aiding the downtrodden in any way he could, gave hope for a better tomorrow to the readers who saw their own experiences on the page, and most importantly gave them the courage to stand for what's right and do for others what their hero had done for them. For Trans Day of Visibility I would like to celebrate DC's Dreamer, a true trans superhero.

Nia Nal was created for the fourth season of CW’s Supergirl as a primary point of focus in a storyline featuring villain Ben Lockwood, who uses his website to spin transparently dishonest rhetoric that radicalizes his followers into violence against innocent people as his own personal army; The Sons of Liberty. In the second episode of the season when Brainy (an alien friend of Supergirl’s from the future) has his cloaking technology hacked and doesn’t look sufficiently “human” enough for the restaurant owner’s liking, Nia is the only one who places herself between the peaceful alien super genius and a metal bat, demanding the attacker to back off from his own patron. It’s after this encounter that Nia reveals to James Olsen (“Jimmy” to his best pal) that she is a transgender woman, and the two prepare to push back against Lockwood and inform the general public of the lies his grift is built upon.

Later in the season it’s revealed that Nia is precognizant, able to see cryptic visions of the future in her dreams, a power passed down by her mother, an alien from the planet Naltor. Nia visits her family troubled by the fact her mother’s power is only passed down to one daughter per generation, and she has to tell her sister, who has waited her whole life for it to manifest, that she inherited it instead. When her mother passes during the visit, her sister discovers the truth and is outraged, saying the power wasn’t hers to inherit because she “isn’t a real woman.” But her mother’s final message was clear; that inheriting the power is proof that she was always her daughter. And her father passes along one final gift from her mother; a supersuit.

As Dreamer, Nia becomes an ally to Supergirl and a part of her team as they uncover not only the truth behind Lockwood’s rise, but also that of the hand pulling the strings. It’s cathartic to see our heroes triumph and put an end to such a deadly wave of hatred, but any trans person can tell you that Ben’s methods, the harm they cause, and the active threats of violence presented to the main cast during their everyday lives throughout this season’s arc are not a work of fiction, they are a reflection. The fight for transgender acceptance, understanding, equality, and safety has been going on for longer than any of us have been alive. But if we stand between the innocents and their attackers, if we push back against the words that have been sharpened to weapons, and if we do it fearlessly as who we know we are against those who tell us we will never be, we can end this fight once and for all. But it’s going to take all of us. Every single one of us. Not just the Dreamers.

#dc comics #transgender #trans day of visibility #nia nal #lgbtqia+ #out and proud #representation matters

[ladiesofhpfest]

The Schedule - 2024 Update*

April 28 - May 11 | Mothers and Daughters

👩‍👧- Works centering on the relationships between mothers and daughter.

May 12 - 25 | Senior Sweethearts

👵🏽 - Works focused on the older female characters in the series. It's up to the creator to decide exactly what 'older' means.

May 26 - June 8 | Out & Proud

🌈 - Works celebrating the women who identify with one or more identities in LGBTQIA2S+.

June 9 - 22 | Women of the House of Black

🖤 - Works honoring the women of the House of Black, an incorporation of the @womenofthehouseofblack fest.

June 23 - July 6 | Character Chic

📝 - Character studies and backstories. Think: what made X character the way she is?

July 7 - 20 | Marauders Era Misses

🐾 - Works centering on the women who lived and played during the First Wizarding War.

July 21 - August 3 | Women of Color

✊🏿 - Works focusing on all the women of color; this includes both canonical women of color and headcanons for characters not explicitly described.

August 4 - 17 | Rebels and Renegades

💥 - Works honoring and promoting the ladies who didn't play by the rules (and we love them for it)!

August 18 - 31 | Next Gen Girlies 👧🏼 - Works exploring the girls who came after the Lightning Era.

Come join us over at our Discord server for more updates and fun!

*this post is a redo of a previous one because one of your mods (Celeste, I will own up to my mistakes) forgot how to Tumblr 😅 

#ladies of hp #ladies of hp fest #hp fests #mothers and daughters #senior sweethearts #out and proud #women of the house of black #character chic #women of color #marauders era misses #rebels and renegades #next gen girlies

[sucking-her-vajayjay]

I rarely go out because I enjoy indoors and I work from home so I have to take pics for proof that I went out. 😬

#self #selfie #gpoy #me #gay gpoy #is gpoy still a thing? #gay #gaysian #asian #asian guy #pinoy #filipino #out and about #out and proud