People rarely say it to my face.
But assumptions have a way of getting loud - even when they're whispered.
As someone who identifies as pansexual and androsexual, I've spent years navigating curiosity, confusion, admiration, judgment, and sometimes outright homophobia. Not always aggressively. Not always openly. But consistently enough to notice.
This isn't a coming-out story.
It's a clarity story.
Inside are reflections on:
What people think they know about attractionThe difference between curiosity and disrespectHow confidence changes how homophobia shows upWhy visibility matters - especially for younger LGBTQ people watching quietlyAnd how to exist fully without explaining yourself on demandBecause being understood isn't required for being authentic.