This is What a Lesbian Looks Like

“If you, feminine as your wiles, feel every reason to publicly honor the sexuality that brands you a defector from the woman you’re “supposed to be”; if you put love of bodies like yours on the forefront of your politics, never forgetting to never let people forget: you are what it looks like to be queer—you’re an activist.

Understaning how flaunting fluidity can be as problematic as ignoring it; that coming out isn’t a public service, it’s a personal decision; speaking out is as powerful as looking at hatred in the eyes and making sure it knows to keep quiet. The real-life balance. You’re an activist.”

Read the whole thing here.